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AFBF Wants Better NASS Reporting and Non-Family Farms Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the USDA's National Ag Statistic Services to improve transparency and accuracy, and while family farms are still the standard - non-family farms are increasing their numbers.
Farmers For Trump Survey and California Beekeepers in Wildfires
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows 75% of farmers would vote for President Trump if the election was held today, and California beekeepers struggling amid smoke from wildfires.
More Bees for Almonds and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers bringing in 600,000 more bee hives for pollination, and farmer optimism continues to grow.
Beekeepers Lose 41% Honey Bees and Prevent Planting Claims
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beekeepers lose 41% of their honeybees in a year, and USDA expects a billion dollars in prevent planting claims.
Colorado Beekeepers Educate Year Round
Colorado Ag Today
Honey bees are a year round passion
Bees, Dust Storms and Wildfires
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Beekeepers in the state recently swarmed Olympia lobbying for SB 5017, which would give beekeepers the same tax relief provided to other ag producers, and the potential for dust storms and wildfires during this year's spring and summer thunderstorm season will be greatly increased.
Honey Bee and Honey Bee Industry Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Improving the genetic diversity of the U.S. honeybee gene pool, and treating beekeepers as farmers under state law.
The Bee Whisperer
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly all of North America's fruits, vegetables, and nuts depend on commercial bee pollination services at the start of their production cycles.
Tax Exemption Continuation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Tax exemption continuation for the state's honey beekeepers moves forward.