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A Landslide Defeat for Measure J
California Ag Today
Controversy on the measure against CAFOs was so high that a threatening email prompted the Sonoma County Farm Bureau — the initiative’s primary organizing opponent — to lock its office doors and examine other safety measures.
California Alfalfa Supplies Rebound and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to more rain, supplies of alfalfa hay and other forages in California have rebounded, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Boosting Honeybee Immune System and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists have successfully tested a new way of boosting honeybees’ immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
Livestock Transparency
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Committee moves bill to boost cattle contract transparency.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Wolf Update 2018 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Fish and Wildlife statewide wolf specialist Ben Maletzke gives us the 2018 wolf update.
CAFO Updates Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dept of Ecology Adjusts CAFO permitting
Concern Over Draft CAFO Rules
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau is expressing some serious concerns over a CAFO proposal.
CAFO General Permit & Multi-Species Rotational Grazing Farm Walk
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State DOE invites public to discuss water quality permit for concentrated animal feeding operations, and Greenbow Farm to host April 27 Multi-Species Rotational Grazing Farm Walk offered through the Tilth Producers of Washington and WSU Small Farms Program.
EPA Admits "Whoops"
Food Forethought
EPA under fire for the release of personal data on concentrated animal feeding operations to three different environmental groups.