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New BLM Director Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
Ethanol Exports Higher and USDA Addresses Food Systems
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ethanol exports substantially higher in August, and USDA addresses food systems with $100-million from American Rescue Plan Act.
New BLM Director Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
USDA on ASF in Haiti and Bayer to Offer Organic Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service calls discovery of ASF in Haiti unfortunate but not unexpected, and Bayer to offer organically produced vegetable seeds.
Carbon Market Interest and Vilsack on China's Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The interest in carbon markets by farmers not as high as hoped, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China's recent purchases show commitment to Phase One trade agreement.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
Meat Processors Hiring Foreign Labor and USDA's Dairy Donation Program
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Processors are hiring more foreign labor than in years past, and USDA's establishes Dairy Donation Program to facilitate dairy product donations.
California Almond Crop Drops and Bayer's SCOTUS Roundup Appeal
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond crop estimated at 10% lower than last year's record, and Bayer asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn verdict on Roundup as cancer cause.
Cattlemen's College in Nashville and USDA Invests in Rural Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
The 28th Annual Cattlemen's College was held in Nashville last week as part of the NCBA Trade Show, and USDA invests $500-million in rural healthcare.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders and China ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders made by Bobby's Restaurant in Eva, and China's efforts to control African Swine Fever remains complicated.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Newhouse Friend of Farm Bureau and China Beef Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Representative Dan Newhouse is named "Friend of Farm Bureau" by the American Farm Bureau Federation, and beef import demand continues to grow in China.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
Groundwater Research and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are pouring water onto farmland during the winter months to help replenish groundwater supplies, and USApple announces that its annual crop outlook and marketing conference will be held in-person this August.
Georgia Peanut Butter Donation and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peanut farmers donate another 50-thousand jars of peanut butter to food banks around the state, and USApple announces that this year's 126th Annual Crop and Marketing Conference will be IN-PERSON in Chicago in August.
Cooling Dairy Cows and PMA's In-Person Foodservice Conference
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia researchers determine cooling dairy cattle helps with heat stress and milk production, and the Produce Marketing Association schedules IN-PERSON foodservice conference for July.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.