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Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.
Rancher Speaks Out Amid Tax Uncertainty
California Ag Today
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires next year, and that’s raising big challenges for farmers and ranchers, according to National Cattlemen’s President Mark Eisele who says it’s not an issue of paying taxes.
New California Reservoir and Ag Debt Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
The plan to build California’s first new major reservoir in decades is advancing as the state considers whether to issue a water-right permit, and the USDA launched a Debt Consolidation Tool that gives ag producers a new way to evaluate potential savings.
Georgia Master Gardeners and Ag Debt Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia is celebrating its 45th anniversary culminating in the Georgia Master Gardener Association’s Annual Conference October 4-5, and the USDA launched a Debt Consolidation Tool that gives ag producers a new way to evaluate potential savings.
Debate Impact on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The political fallout from President Biden’s troubling debate performance and its impact on the election has added new uncertainty to the farm bill, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
California Planting Decisions and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Falling commodity prices, rising production costs and water uncertainty are some of the factors weighing on planting decisions for California farmers this year, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.
How the New Year Full of Politics Could Impact 2024 Markets
California Ag Today
The year 2023 has been eventful in the financial markets. Economist Dan Basse from AgResource Company suggests the possibility of a market turnaround in early 2024.
WOTUS Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
WOTUS Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
Food Inflation in 2022 and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
The new year will see inflation rates continue to impact food industry and cause prices to rise, and the Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soy and wheat than last year thanks to a banner year for grain prices.
Florida Food Check-Out Week and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau volunteers will celebrate Food Check-Out Week in February, and Farmers plan to plant more wheat, corn, and soybeans in 2022 thanks to a banner year for prices.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
Fuel and Fertilizer Costs in California and Global Food Prices Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are impacting California farmers, and Global food prices continue to rise.
California Winegrape Harvest Up and Farmland Values Rise in Third Quarter
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Chilled U.S. Pork to Hong Kong and Tyson Plant Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Chilled U.S. Pork is making its mark in the Hong Kong market, and Tyson beef plant in Walla Walla county shuts down temporarily amid COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus Trade Impact Felt and Sanders Plans USMCA Do-over
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty mounts over coronavirus impact on trade, and Bernie Sanders promises to renegotiate the USMCA if he's elected president.
Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Kansas Livestock Filming
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA replaces WOTUS rule with Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and Kansas "Ag-Gag" law ruled unconstitutional.