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H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
Ag-employers have been calling for changes to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program for years, with few results.
Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.
State Level Food Sales Vary and Lab Grown Meat for Military
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service analyzed food sales at the state level and found per capita food sales reached $7,102 in 2023 with about 45% spent on food at home, and NCBA condemns lab-grown meat for military plan.
State Level Food Sales Vary and Lab Grown Meat for Military
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service analyzed food sales at the state level and found per capita food sales reached $7,102 in 2023 with about 45% spent on food at home, and NCBA condemns lab-grown meat for military plan.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Dairy Donations in Savannah and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
The International Dairy Foods Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank to address hunger in the greater Savannah area, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
WA Wine and International Trade
Fruit Grower Report
A group of 60-plus members of Congress are calling on the Administration for help expanding international markets for American wines, including Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse.
More California Water Curtailments and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
State says more California water curtailments expected, and Rural land markets continue to surge.
Georgia Firefly Protection and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is asking everyone to protect firefly habitat, and Rural land market continues to surge.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads a Congressional group calling on Department of Homeland Security opposing a new rule requiring proof of COVID vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse joins a Congressional group to call on the Department of Homeland Security opposing the new rules requiring proof of vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse joins a Congressional group to call on the Department of Homeland Security opposing the new rules requiring proof of vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads a Congressional group calling on Department of Homeland Security opposing a new rule requiring proof of COVID vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Produce Industry on Supply Chain Problems and World Food Price Barometer Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The produce industry in the U.S. and Canada is calling for fast action on the supply chain crisis, and World Food Price Barometer surges to highest since 2011.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.