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California Avocado Board and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
California Overtime Law Criticized and Acreage Reporting Period
The Agribusiness Update
Six candidates for California’s next governor say they’d roll back regulations that have made it challenging to farm in the state, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency reopens acreage reporting period to give producers more time to complete 2025 crop acreage reports for apples, pears and cherries.
Governor Hopefuls Target Farm Regulations
California Ag Today
At a Fresno forum, candidates debated regulations, water, and costs impacting California farmers.
Talk to Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined
The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
American Wheat Exports Low and USTR Dispute Settlement with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says America’s all-wheat exports are projected to be 700 million bushels, the lowest since 1971-72, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announces dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, after Mexico ban on biotech corn.
American Wheat Exports Low and USTR Dispute Settlement with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says America’s all-wheat exports are projected to be 700 million bushels, the lowest since 1971-72, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announces dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, after Mexico ban on biotech corn.
iFarmiVote Election Toolkit Revamped
Southeast Regional Ag News
The online toolkit from the American Farm Bureau Federation gives you all the information you need before voting.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
California Crops Impacted by War and African Swine Fever Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Several California crops may begin feeling market impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and USDA successfully tests vaccine for African Swine Fever.
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.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
State Beef Council's NASCAR Race and USDA's ASF Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The Federation of State Beef Councils, and Beef Checkoff, again are sponsoring a NASCAR race in Daytona called the "Beef, it's what's for Dinner 300", and USDA announces vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever.
Alabama Farmers-Nursery COVID Relief and Trump-Biden Produce Debate
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers and nursery growers hit by pandemic may apply for financial assistance, and President Trump and Joe Biden will be represented at United Fresh Produce Association's virtual Washington Conference.
Beyond Meat's Beyond Beef and Climate Change Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond Meat's stocks rise on launch of "Beyond Beef", and North American crops looks well-positioned for climate change.
OSU Fungi Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers at Oregon State University are looking into reports of a fungus that's menacing winter squash.
OSU Fungi Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers at Oregon State University are looking into reports of a fungus that's menacing winter squash.