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Peanut Growers to Decide Checkoff and 2023 Potato Harvest Data
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will conduct a referendum April 8-19 for eligible U.S. producers of peanuts to decide whether to continue their checkoff program, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
CFB Backs Tax Initiative and New Action to Cancel Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau endorses 2024 ballot initiative to give voters the final decision on approving new local and state taxes, and new legal action would require the EPA to immediately suspend and cancel glyphosate.
Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
Oregon's Animal Measure Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
IP-13, a ballot measure in Oregon, that's in the signature-gathering phase, would criminalize hunting, fishing, and raising livestock ... something that's come up on the radar at the Washington Policy Center.
Oregon's Animal Measure Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
IP-13, a ballot measure in Oregon, that's in the signature-gathering phase, would criminalize hunting, fishing, and raising livestock ... something that's come up on the radar at the Washington Policy Center.
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.
FFB President Disappointed in ITC and Corn Acreage to Climb in 2021
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick does not like the International Trade Commission's ruling that blueberry imports do not harm domestic industry, and Farm Futures survey shows corn acreage could climb in 2021.
Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.
Proposition 2 and Spokane Rail Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Proposition 2 that bans oil and coal transport by rail through Spokane has potent opponent.
Importance of Voting in FSA County Committee Elections
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Service Agency County Committees are a wonderful opportunity for producers to have input into FSA and to represent producers in their county and area.
GMO Labeling - Here We Go Again
Food Forethought
Oregon voters get ready to vote on whether to pass GMO labeling Initiative 92.
GMO Labeling Bills
Food Forethought
GMO labeling bill comes with built in legal defense fund.
HSUS Working on Getting Colorado Ballot with Animal Welfare Initiatives
Land & Livestock Report
Well, the Humane Society of the United States is at it again. The HSUS is trying to get multiple animal welfare ballot initiatives passed in Colorado that would affect animal husbandry practices for colorado livestock and dairy producers.
Jackson County Ballot Measure Has Potential Expensive Price Tag
Farm of the Future
In May, citizens of Oregon's Jackson County will vote on a ballot measure which bans the growing and cultivating of genetically engineered crops in that county.
ESA Oversight Hearing & Corrected FSA Committee Election Ballots
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Committee examines impacts of the ESA's closed-door mega-settlements on listing and critical habitat decisions, and FSA county committee election ballots are being re-sent to producers for the 2013 election.
Request To Lift Gray Wolf Protections & FSA County Committee Elections
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress members send letter to Fish and Wildlife Service supporting proposed rule to nationally delist gray wolves, and FSA County Committee Elections are something unique in the federal government.