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Farm Labor Reform Won’t Happen Without Grassroots Action
California Ag Today
Although immigration policy reform took a big step forward in 2021, the House couldn’t get it across the finish line before the new congress. Western Congressman Mike Simpson says it’s going to take a grassroots effort to get farm labor reform passed in Washington.
Rising Interest Rates, Another Threat to Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Rising interest rates are among the lesser-discussed threats farmers face to their bottom line, but it’s one that got attention at a recent farm bill hearing.
Farm Bill Progress Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's never easy, but he believes the 2023 Farm Bill is crucial to agriculture and they'll find a way to get it done.
Farm Bill Progress Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's never easy, but he believes the 2023 Farm Bill is crucial to agriculture and they'll find a way to get it done.
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
Congress Appeals WOTUS Rollback, Biden Promises Veto
California Ag Today
The Senate approved the resolution to repeal the Biden Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Courtney Briggs, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says the President will most likely Veto the rollback.
New WOTUS Goes into Effect and AFBF Urges AEWR Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The Biden Administration's new WOTUS rule goes into effect ahead of Supreme Court ruling, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to halt flawed 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
H-2A Reform at USDA
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he isn't waiting form Congress to fix the problems with the H-2A guest worker program and will start the USDA's own program.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
I spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson at the World Ag Expo and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill… Thompson is focused on pushing it across the finish line.
Wine Demand Sliding and NCBA's Today's Beef Consumer Report
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape industry faces sliding demand for wine over the past couple of years, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report.
Georgia Farmer of the Year Named and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences names Bart Davis Georgia Farmer of the Year, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report
Wine Demand Sliding and NCBA's Today's Beef Consumer Report
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape industry faces sliding demand for wine over the past couple of years, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report.
Superbowl Chicken Wings Record and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The National Chicken Council anticipates a record-breaking number of chicken wings to be eaten on Superbowl Sunday, and Corn growers urge Congress to hold the line over Mexico's proposed ban on imports of GMO corn.
U.S.-E.U. Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement and NASDA Sets 2023 Policy Focus
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announce primary focus for 2023.
U.S.-E.U. Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement and NASDA Sets 2023 Policy Focus
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announce primary focus for 2023.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
Changes Abound in 118th Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, updates what they've been watching in D.C.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
FWMA - What Now? Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse answers questions about what to do now that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act failed to get passage in the Senate during last session.