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Endangered Species Act Implications in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCBA says a new rule on "critical habitat designation" opens up the entirety of the United States to ESA regulation.
H-2A Myths Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Pushes Back on Bill to Designate Critical Habitat on Priate Lands
Line on Agriculture
A comprehensive conservation bill has been introduced called, the American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act that has several issues of concern to NCBA.
Anti-Idling Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.
Anti-Idling Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.
California's Prop 12 Kicks In and World Food Prices Drop in December
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork that comes from pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and the U.N.’s Food and Agricultural Organization says world food prices dropped in December.
Potato Expo Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potato industry was out in full force last week in the Lone Star State for the Potato Expo in Austin.
Prop 12 Kicks In and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork in the state that comes from the pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
Food Companies Wanting Farm-Level Data
Farm of the Future
Food companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint need to account for their scope 3 emissions at the farm level.
Carbon Gets All Of The Attention, But What About Nitrous Oxide?
Farm of the Future
HabiTerre CEO Nicke Reinke believes reducing nitrous oxide is just as impactful and important as carbon.
Climate Smart Agriculture Needs More Than Satellite Data
Farm of the Future
To determine whether or not agriculture is “climate smart”, we need data and metrics.
Japanese Beetle Numbers Down and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest Program sees its first substantial decline in the number of Japanese beetles, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to standards for grades of shelled and whole pecans, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
Japanese Beetle Numbers Down and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest Program sees its first substantial decline in the number of Japanese beetles, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
NAWG Fly-In Priorities and House Bill Bans Prohibiting Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers completed the second part of its 2023 summer Farm Bill Fly-Ins to the nation’s capital, and the House of Representatives approved a bill prohibiting California’s attempt to eliminate all gas-powered vehicles.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Hello Tick Bite, Goodbye Red Meat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Thousands of Americans are now testing positive each year for a condition that causes allergic reactions to eating red meat. The instigator? A tick bite!
Biodiversity in the 2023 Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
Mary Pfaffko with Defenders of Wildlife says Biodiversity Depends on Farmers and Ranchers