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Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Cell-Based Fairness
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO says when it comes to cell-based proteins, beef producers want market fairness.
Specialty Crop Waiver Bill
Fruit Grower Report
A House bill has been introduced that would reinstate the waiver authority for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative's matching requirement.
SCOTUS on WOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon try to FINALLY clarify what the Clean Water Act means by "Waters of the U.S."
Honeybees to California Almonds and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
It's pollination season for California almonds with millions of honeybees being trucked in, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
AFBF Honors Purdue and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation honors Sonny Perdue with Distinguished Service Award, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement and Pork Prices (not profits) Rise
The Agribusiness Update
USDA leveraging its authority under Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, and Pork Prices, not industry profits, rise.
Carbon Market Interest and Vilsack on China's Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The interest in carbon markets by farmers not as high as hoped, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China's recent purchases show commitment to Phase One trade agreement.
Cal Cherries Get Rained On and New USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
California cherries appear to have weathered recent heavy rains without too much loss, and USDA has new authority to keep meat packing houses open.
It's a Good Idea That Farmers Serve on Boards of Water Districts
California Tree Nut Report
William Bourdeau, Harris Farms
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
PETA's Immigration Campaign and FDA/USDA Lab-Grown Meat
The Agribusiness Update
PETA to launch billboard campaign comparing separation of immigrant families to milking dairy cows, and meeting could settle FDA or USDA jurisdiction over lab-grown meat.
Western Governors want ESA Changes and Conaway on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Western Governors Ask EPA for More Say on Endangered Species Act, and Ag Chair Conaway Confident Farm Bill Will Get Done.
TPA Passes & Visas Provided
Northwest Report
Trade Promotion Authority has gone to the President's desk...the border issue seems to have been cleared up...for now.
TPA Win & Visa Crisis Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congressman Dan Newhouse shares his views regarding the House passage of Trade Promotion Authority, and most of the workers on WAFLA petitions who were stranded at the border have obtained their visas.