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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.
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.
National FFA Officer Candidates Advance to Phase 2 of Selection Process Including Students from CO,ID,MT & OR
Land & Livestock Report
National FFA Officer Candidates Advance to Phase 2 of Selection Process Including Students from CO,ID,MT & OR
FSA County Committees & Crop Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The nomination period for local FSA county committees begins June 15, and NASS supplies crop condition update.
Wolf Advisory Panel
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Candidates needed for appointment to state wolf advisory panel.
Non-Traditional Employee Pool
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many ag companies have begun looking at non-traditional employee candidates to fill positions.
New Crop Year For Livestock Programs, FSA Nominations & DCP Signup Continues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
RMA livestock risk management programs available in all counties, DCP sign-up still open, and FSA looking for candidates for grower-elected county committee election.
Studded Tires & Candidates On Domestic Fuels
Northwest Report
The candidates speak out on domestic fuels...it's time for studded tires again and Lacy discusses the buffalo.
Election Day
Food Forethought
The next "scary" day we need to get through is right around the corner.
What America Needs
Food Forethought
It's time to quit sifting, sorting, and finger pointing, and get down to the business of problem solving.
FSA Seeking Candidates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now's the time to nominate candidates for USDA Farm Service Agency county committees.