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Livestock, Lettuce, and Legislative Promises
Southeast Regional Ag News
From meat processing to fresh produce, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes several proposals aimed at supporting both livestock and specialty crop producers across the Southeast.
Water Board update
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) received a staff update on managed recharge operations to benefit Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA).
Ag Exports soar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho has set a record for total value of agricultural exports for four straight years.
Otter State of the state
Idaho Ag Today
In his State of the State address Jan. 6, Gov. Brad Little gave a shout-out to the state’s farmers for solving a major water dispute themselves.
U of I grants
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho Extension-led team is now accepting in-state applications for two U.S. Department of Agriculture grants.
Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Application, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Corn Growers Applaud E15 Legislation and Mexico's USA Label Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The National Corn Growers Association applauds legislation that would provide permanent market access for E15, and Mexico expresses concern about the proposed voluntary "Product of USA" label effort.
Pesticide Application Improvements and Consumers Expect to Pay More
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced proposed improvements and modernizations to the Pesticide application Exclusion Zone requirements, and a new survey shows consumers expect to pay more for groceries this year.
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
Meat Processing Grants
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces millions for new meat processing grants and loans.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
University of Washington professor Cliff Mass says the stuborn La Nina that's been hanging around for a couple of years now, may not yet be ready to leave.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
University of Washington professor Cliff Mass says the stuborn La Nina that's been hanging around for a couple of years now, may not yet be ready to leave.
United Grain Corporation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation CEO Augusto Bassanini shares UGC's new "United for Success" brand evolution campaign designed to bring success for every stakeholder in grain exports.
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.
United Grain Corporation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation CEO Augusto Bassanini shares UGC's new "United for Success" brand evolution campaign designed to bring success for every stakeholder in grain exports.
Summertime E15 Sales and Global Crop Acres Rise
The Agribusiness Update
The President announces the EPA will allow summertime sales of E15, and global crop acres on the rise.
Vilsack on Port of Oakland and Cattle Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to increase capacity at California's Port of Oakland to improve shipping capacity for ag producers.