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Farm Numbers on Slow Decline and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows the number of farms continues a slow decline, and the National Pork Producers Council applauds SCOTUS brief regarding California's Proposition 12.
Ocean Shipping Reform Reaction and U.S.-Ukraine Ag Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting positively to the newly signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, and U.S. and Ukraine sign partnership to help secure world food supply.
New Legislation to Prevent China From Buying Farmland
California Ag Today
A new bill being introduced into congress would stop China from buying any more land in California, or anywhere else in the nation.
California Farm Bureau Perfect Storm and USMCA Dispute Panel
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau met with Congressional leaders to warn of perfect storm brewing in food supply, and national milk groups express appreciation for USMCA dispute panel.
Potatoes To Mexico and Milk Tariffs on Canada
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Fresh Potatoes crossed into the Mexican market for the first time in more than 25 years, and Milk Groups call for retaliatory tariffs on Canada.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.
Dairy Backs Ocean Shipping Reform Act
California Ag Today
The U.S. dairy industry is pleased with legislation currently moving through Congress. Supporters of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act say the bill would ensure that carriers load products that were already contracted to travel to Asia.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act
California Ag Today
Supply chain issues continue to plague U.S. agricultural exports. During a Farmers for Free Trade Webinar, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says one of the biggest problems last year is 60 percent of containers returned to Asia from the U.S. empty.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Hort Council president Mark Powers talks about what sustainability means for specialty crop producers and how they get their voices heard.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Hort Council president Mark Powers talks about what sustainability means for specialty crop producers and how they get their voices heard.
SCOTUS on WOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon try to FINALLY clarify what the Clean Water Act means by "Waters of the U.S."
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
NY Times Beef Op Ed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A U.S. lawmaker calls out the New York Times for an Op Ed that says U.S. cattle industry is destroying the planet and that doesn't set well with one Midwest Lawmaker.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads a Congressional group calling on Department of Homeland Security opposing a new rule requiring proof of COVID vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse joins a Congressional group to call on the Department of Homeland Security opposing the new rules requiring proof of vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.