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Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
BC Freeze Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Severe damage from a polar vortex that hit British Columbia in January was a hot topic at the recent British Columbia Fruit Grower convention.
Crop Insurance Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crop insurers gathered last week for the industry’s annual convention in Arizona, where they committed to building on the success of crop insurance to strengthen the farm safety net.
Crop Insurance Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crop insurers gathered last week for the industry’s annual convention in Arizona, where they committed to building on the success of crop insurance to strengthen the farm safety net.
USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
Read More USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
Read More Climate Smart Citrus Groves and AFBF Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau has received $5 million from the California Department of Food and Ag to implement climate-smart farming practices in citrus groves, and the American Farm Bureau Federation concluded its 2024 Annual Convention setting policy direction for the year.
Climate Smart Citrus Groves and AFBF Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau has received $5 million from the California Department of Food and Ag to implement climate-smart farming practices in citrus groves, and the American Farm Bureau Federation concluded its 2024 Annual Convention setting policy direction for the year.
Georgia Peanut Commission Meeting and AFBF Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, February 7, on the University of Georgia Tifton campus, and the American Farm Bureau Federation concluded its 2024 Annual Convention setting policy direction for the year.
GFB Annual Convention and ASF in China Data
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members are gathered in Jekyll Island for the organization’s 86th annual convention, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.
New National FFA Leadership Announced
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2023-2024 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The new officer team was picked from 35 candidates and will lead the organization during the next year.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
FFA Volunteer Judges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington FFA Association is looking for volunteer judges for the upcoming convention and Expo May 11-13 and Executive Director Dany Payne says you could help judge the Prepared Public Speaking, Marketing Plans, and Agricultural Issues competitions.
FFA Volunteer Judges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington FFA Association is looking for volunteer judges for the upcoming convention and Expo May 11-13 and Executive Director Dany Payne says you could help judge the Prepared Public Speaking, Marketing Plans, and Agricultural Issues competitions.
What's on Your Plate?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Beef Checkoff report shows that 81 percent of the population eats chicken at least once a week as opposed to only 69 percent that eat beef in that same timeframe.
Florida Farm Bureau at AFBF Convention and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
The FLorida Farm Bureau was well represented at the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention in Puerto Rice, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says that delegation included a competitor in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says it was a great event.