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California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Spotted Lantern Fly in Georgia and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has received confirmation from the USDA that the first detection of Spotted Lanternfly was made in Fulton County last month, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
CDC on H5N1 in Washington and Agtech Jobs on the Rise
The Agribusiness Update
The Centers for Disease Control is in Washington state after reports surfaced of four workers who potentially have bird flu, and Californina farmers with autonomous tractors and other high-tech equipment are having no problem finding agtech operators with “video game experience.”
Most Beef from Small Farms and CDC Invests in H5N1 Protection
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows while there are a large number of cow-calf farms that raise beef, most are relatively small, and the CDC plans to spend up to $10 million to curb farmworker bird flu infections.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
A Warmer 2022
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information, the year 2022 was the sixth warmest year since global records began in 1880.
Agriculture and Media Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the public's perception of agriculture and the role the media plays in that.
Agriculture and Media Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the public's perception of agriculture and the role the media plays in that.
UGA on Bird Flu Threat and Ag Safety Awareness Week
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia CAES talks about the threat of avian influenza, and Monday kicks off Ag Safety Awareness Week.
California Water Deliveries and Ag Safety Awareness Week
The Agribusiness Update
Many California farmers and ranchers will get no federal water deliveries in 2022, and Monday kicks off Ag Safety Awareness Week.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote TODAY on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
Corona Beef Buys Up and USDA Encourages Safety
The Agribusiness Update
As people hunker down at home they're buying more beef, and USDA is encouraging visitors to practice safety.
Pears and Health Benefits
Fruit Grower Report
It's probably not shocking news, but Northwest Pears are chalk full of health benefits!
USF Job Corp Civilian Conservation Centers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds USDA's decision to continue operations at the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, three here in Washington state.
Smarter and More Responsible Development
Food Forethought
Urban development will continue to happen, but we need to be smarter and more responsible with it.