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January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.
H-2A Reform-NFU
Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.
Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023, and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023, and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
WA Political Outlook for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Political changes at the federal level are expected, but here in Washington, we’ll have a new Governor in Bob Ferguson, but Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center says, how different that will be remains to be seen.
WA Political Outlook for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Political changes at the federal level are expected, but here in Washington, we’ll have a new Governor in Bob Ferguson, but Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center says, how different that will be remains to be seen.
U of I grants
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho Extension-led team is now accepting in-state applications for two U.S. Department of Agriculture grants.
No Farm Bill This Year
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag experts agree that a new farm bill is now unlikely until next year when the new Congress is in session.
H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.
Fix Our Forests Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
Fix Our Forests Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
Environmental Regulations on Ag Water and Protecting American Dairy Industry
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers and industry experts discuss impacts of environmental regulations on agricultural water needs, and a bipartisan group of Senators are calling on the administration to protect America’s dairy industry.
Orchard Crop Diversification and Protecting American Dairy Industry
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida Extension will be holding the Orchard Crop Diversification Field Day October 23rd in Quincy, and a bipartisan group of Senators are calling on the administration to protect America’s dairy industry.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Hurrican Debby Damage Estimates and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
A preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby is $28 billion, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and Ag Economy Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased 5% compared to last year, and all three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in the July Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Melons for the Fourth of July and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Fourth of July, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Cotton Futures Attempt Rally and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
December24 futures prices for cotton are attempting a rally, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Farm Bill Mark Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill, but American Farm Bureau's Joe Gilson says it needs to be bipartisan to move forward.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.