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Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
U.S. Global Leader in Cotton Exports and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33% share of the global export market in 2021, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
California Tomato Worries and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
As California growers harvest this season’s processing tomato crop, canneries could struggle to keep up with a backlog, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
Cherries Running Late and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Cherries are coming on later thanks to cooler than normal weather, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.
Feral Swine Eradication Act and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers in Alabama and elsewhere introduce the Feral Swine Eradication Act, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.
SNAP Requirement Debate and USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The Agribusiness Update
House Ranking Ag Committee member David Scott pushes back against Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit framework, and USDA announces sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program runs through May 26.
WA Wine Resurgence Pt
Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.
WA Wine Resurgence Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.
Potato Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
Potato Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
Vilsack on Mexican Corn Ban
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he plans to keep pressure on the Mexican government to back off plans to ban imports of GMO corn.
NCBA Stopping Bad Ideas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says stopping bad ideas is a 'win' and something they've been busy trying to do.
Pest Management Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pests are a big problem for Washington's tree fruit industry, but untended orchards and backyard fruit trees are a major breeding ground for critters like apple maggots, coddling moths, and others.
Pests and the Public Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pests are a big problem for Washington's tree fruit industry, but untended orchards and backyard fruit trees are a major breeding ground for critters like apple maggots, coddling moths, and others.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Congress Farm Bill Review and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Congress continues its review of next year's Farm Bill, and the National Average gas prices drops below $4.50.