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Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.
Trucking Bills Step in Right Direction and H-2A Visa Numbers Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Industry trade groups say trucking bills passed by the House Transportation Committee are a step in the right direction, and the number of H-2A visas for ag workers continues to grow.
Trucking Bills Step in Right Direction and H-2A Visa Numbers Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Industry trade groups say trucking bills passed by the House Transportation Committee are a step in the right direction, and the number of H-2A visas for ag workers continues to grow.
Labor Top Ag Challenge
Fruit Grower Report
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner says labor top challenge facing farmers.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Farm Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Among the Ag-related issues Congress will address this year, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is ag labor reform.
Farm Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Among the Ag-related issues Congress will address this year, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is ag labor reform.
Cattle Markets Transparency Bills and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NCBA and other livestock groups are pleased with House passage of two bills aimed at greater transparency in the cattle markets, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act could solve some supply chain issues.
Livestock Transparency
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Committee moves bill to boost cattle contract transparency.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
Alabama Farmers Fed Celebrates Legis Victories and Ethanol Exemptions Canceled
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates just completed legislative victories, and federal appeals court cancels three ethanol exemptions.
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Ag Bills and Red Meat Exports Records
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs several bills related to agriculture and forestry, and red meat exports reach record highs for March.
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.