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Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.
A Go-To Resouce to Help Farmers Financial Information with Lenders
Line on Agriculture
The Farm Financial Council was formed in the 1980's due to a need for agriculture operators to have a standardized form to submit to lenders.
Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, we’re hearing of more plans to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but that message is a bit skewed for specialty crops.
National Peanut Board Meeting and ACI Backs AM for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board meeting in conjunction with the American Peanut Council’s Winter Conference next week in Atlanta, and American Consumers Institute is the latest to voice strong support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, we’re hearing of more plans to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but that message is a bit skewed for specialty crops.
WSDA Invasive Pest Trapping and USDA Future Farm Expenses
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped this year’s trapping for invasive pests, and the USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses.
Georgia Forestry Emergency Assistance and USDA Future Farm Expenses
The Agribusiness Update
Emergency assistance for landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene is being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses.
WSDA Invasive Pest Trapping and USDA Future Farm Expenses
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped this year’s trapping for invasive pests, and the USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses.
US Grains Council Sets Sites on Next Big Market
Line on Agriculture
The US Grains Council continues to work on getting grains into new overseas markets and they view India as a big opportunity for domestic producers.
US Trade Mission To Europe Promotes Ethanol Grains
Line on Agriculture
US Grains Council trade mission meetings are expected to increase corn exports for ethanol use in Europe.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Ag Labor Answers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?
Propane in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Pork Producers Call for Action on Prop 12 in Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The National Pork Producers Council is speaking out after Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released the Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill draft. While the NPPC acknowledges the effort to move the bill forward, they’re calling it “not viable” due to its failure to address California’s Proposition 12.
Ag Labor Answers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?
Without Proper Safety Net, Pressure Mounts for Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Without proper action, Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council speculates that cotton producers may soon struggle to secure operating loans.
Study Show Importance of Grazing Permits
Line on Agriculture
University study shows that cheatgrass being spread on public lands is not from cattle grazing.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable? Food Direction CEO Beth Johnson says it’s a question activist are raising, but she’s not sure why.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable? Food Direction CEO Beth Johnson says it’s a question activist are raising, but she’s not sure why.