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California Burn Ban and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
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.
Push for E15 Fuels Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh talks about the progress being made on expanding the use of E15 fuels.
Push for E15 Fuels Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh talks about the progress being made on expanding the use of E15 fuels.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.
Farmers Brace for Rising Fuel Spikes and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers around the country are bracing for spikes in fuel prices, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW!
Farmers Brace for Rising Fuel Spikes and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers around the country are bracing for spikes in fuel prices, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW!
Celebrate Georgia Ag Week and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Department of Agriculture declares March 21-25 as Georgia Ag Week, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW.
U.S. & Mexico Ag Secretaries Meet and Corn & Corn Gluten in Pet Foods
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretaries from U.S. and Mexico meet in Iowa, and recdent study finds corn and corn gluten are top two used plant-based ingredients in pet food products.
Land-Grant Universities Funding and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows, land-grant universities in need of funding for repairs and renovations to facilities, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced to the House of Representatives.
Sierra Snowpack Slips Further Below Average
California Ag Today
Weather and impacts from the pandemic continue to present challenges to California farmers.
Wildfires Are Burning Across the Nation
Farm of the Future
Wildfires Are Burning Across the Nation
Better Air & House Votes on Estate Tax
Northwest Report
The House vote to jettison the estate tax...and Oregon is helping to clear the air.
What To Do With Wheat Straw
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For generations farmers have either had to burn, bale, or till left over wheat straw.
Pre-Planning Prior to Prescribed Burns
Land & Livestock Report
For over a hundred years in this country fire has been used as a tool for rangeland management.
Buying Local Firewood
Line on Agriculture
People are strongly urged to buy local when it comes to firewood this fall.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Line on Agriculture
Oregon grass seed growers harvest while the sun shines.