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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.
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
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.
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.
ESA Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
ESA Changes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
UGA on World Food Safety Day and USDA Invests $4-billion in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
World Safety Day celebrated at UGA, and USDA investing $4-billion to strengthen Supply Chain.
AFBF #StillFarming Campaign and US Beef Exports Soar in November
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau launches #StillFarming campaign to address food insecurity, and U.S. beef exports post one of the best Novembers.
Wine Grapes COVID-19 Relief Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Congressional Wine Caucus is calling on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to include wine grape growers in the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Wine Grapes COVID-19 Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Congressional Wine Caucus is calling on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to include wine grape growers in the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Wine Grapes COVID-19 Relief Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Congressional Wine Caucus is calling on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to include wine grape growers in the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Poinsettias & Coronavirus and USTR Trade Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Some poinsettia growers are already deciding how many plants they should prepare for a COVID Christmas, and USTR Robert Lighthizer gives updates on trade picture.
Congressional Wine Caucus Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With 2020 off to a fast start, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the work of the Congressional Wine Caucus.
Congressional Wine Caucus Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With 2020 off to a fast start, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the work of the Congressional Wine Caucus.
Newhouse Reaction to 1,000 Winery Milestone
Fruit Grower Report
We get reaction from U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, who just happens to be co-chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus, on Washington state reaching and passing 1,000 wineries.
Congressional Wine Caucus
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse named co-chair for Congressional Wine Caucus.
Improving Trade with Japan Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Entire Washington Congressional delegation, led by Newhouse and Cantwell, send letter to USTR Lighthizer about improving trade relationship with Japan for Washington apples.
Improving Trade with Japan Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Entire Washington Congressional delegation, led by Newhouse and Cantwell, send letter to USTR Lighthizer about improving trade relationship with Japan for Washington apples.