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California Drone Legislation and Producer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation seeking to make it easier for farmers to use drones for targeted pesticide applications clears first hurdle in the California Assembly, and producer sentiment falls to its weakest reading since last July in the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Urban Encroachment Prompts Legislative Action
Southeast Regional Ag News
Have a neighbor bothered by bad smells, dust, or noise emanating from your farm? If that farm is in Georgia, a means of protection is almost in place.
Part 2 Clogged Ports Require a Massive Solution… Not Patchwork Fixes
California Ag Today
In part two, Assemblyman Vince Fong joins us to explore long-term solutions.
Newsom Praised for Union bill Veto and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson praises Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing bill to remove secret ballots for unionizing votes, and NASS to hold October Data User meeting virtually.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
Defend Domestic Produce Production and House Climate Mitigation Bill
The Agribusiness Update
The Defending Domestic Produce Production Act has been reintroduced to Congress, and the House is predicted to follow Senate's lead and pass a first ever Climate Mitigation bill for agriculture.
Pallet Shelters Get Approval Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Everett-based Pallet Shelters gets DOH approval for 100 square foot fiberglass farm labor housing model and begins marketing.
Pallet Shelters Get Approval Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Everett-based Pallet Shelters gets DOH approval for H-2A specific workforce housing.
Pallet Shelters for H-2A Workers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Everett-based Pallet Shelter and some growers are waiting on government approval for H-2A fiberglass shelters.