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Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them. 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall chimes in.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them, and 10th District Senator, and farmer, Ron Muzzall says one of those challenges is our new cage-free policy enacted for egg producers.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them, and 10th District Senator, and farmer, Ron Muzzall says one of those challenges is our new cage-free policy enacted for egg producers.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them and 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall breaks some of them down.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them and 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall breaks some of them down.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
Georgia Joins Suit Against New WOTUS Rule and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia joins 23 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging EPA's new WOTUS Rule, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
Farm Bill Talks at World Ag Expo and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Farm Bill took center stage at the World Ag Expo in Tulare recently, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
SCOTUS on Prop 12
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court potentially taking up California's Prop 12 in the new year.
Cage-free Hens in Michigan and USMCA Frustrations in Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Michigan follows suit in Cal, Wa, Or and Mass as states banning caged egg-laying hens, and as delays continue with USMCA frustration grow in the Ag industry.
Animal Cookies in Circus and Costco Chicken Farm
The Agribusiness Update
Animal rights group calling for Nabisco to change name of "Circus Animal Cookies" because of abusive implications, and Costco set to be first retailer to take its meat supply to the farm level with Nebraska chicken farm.
Canadian Cattle in Drought and Animal Crackers Freed
The Agribusiness Update
Drought takes a bite out of Canadian Cattle, and PETA and other animal rights groups free Animal Crackers from their cages.
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.
Cage-free Eggs Surge and USDA to Withdraw From Organic Livestock Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free egg production surges, and USDA announces withdrawal from organic livestock rule.
WOTUS Repeal and Cage Free Eggs
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump Repeals WOTUS, and Cage Free Eggs Catching on Slowly
Challenging Egg Production Standards
Food Forethought
Several states are filing suit and challenging California's cage size standards for egg laying hens.
Unexpected and Unprecedented Agreement
Food Forethought
There have been some strange happenings in the ag industry lately, but the latest agreement between the HSUS and the egg industry might just move into first place.
Flawed Initiative Process
Food Forethought
Will a California proposition signal the end to confined animal production. Lacy takes a look.