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PNW Fire Restrictions and EU Approves Tariff Suspension
The Agribusiness Update
Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and the European Union has approved a one-year suspension of tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer imports.
New Cotton Varieties and EU Approves Tariff Suspension
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton varieties with built-in color, greater heat resilience, and reduced reliance on water, fertilizers and pesticides will hopefully appeal to consumers, and the European Union has approved a one-year suspension of tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer imports.
Flies Transform Food Waste and Reduced USDA Labor Force
The Agribusiness Update
Scientists at the UC-Riverside develop small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer, and USDA receives criticism for the way it handled reductions in its workforce.
Black Soldier Flies Transform Food Waste and USDA Labor Force Down
The Agribusiness Update
Scientists at the UC-Riverside develop small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer, and USDA receives criticism for the way it handled reductions in its workforce.
Rollins Challenges California Agricultural Land Proposal
California Ag Today
USDA Secretary urges Governor Newsom to abandon a land equity proposal under review by California lawmakers.
Are Tariffs Good for Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says tariffs create leverage and that leverage creates opportunity … but you’ve got to use the leverage in the right way.
Trump Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump fired back at American cattle producers upset by his plan to buy beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in the U.S. StoneX's Arlan Suderman responds.
Trump Signs Japan Trade Deal and USDA's Public Comment Period Extended
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed an order to implement a trade agreement with Japan that's expected to increase U.S. ag sales by $8 billion a year, and the USDA extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to September 30.
Leadership Difference Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Talking and listening to the workers on your farm could make a huge difference in productivity, according to the Leadership Difference founder Dave Mitchell.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
E15 Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley has tough words for President Biden after a Washington Post story exposes his closed-door criticism of summertime E15 waiver.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
Hot Farmworker Story
Fruit Grower Report
Ritzville Senator Mark Schoesler is calling out a Seattle Times story on protecting farmerworkers from the heat as one-sided and bad journalism.
DFA Plant-based Critics and KFC Tries Fake Chicken
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy Farmers of America gets criticism for half milk-half plant-base beverage, and KFC is stepping into the plant-based chicken market.
Farm Bill Delay and Documentary on GMO Science
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair Conaway delays Farm Bill, and a documentary titled 'Food Evolution' takes on GMO debate from science perspective.
USDA Grain Ispections and Trump Comments on NAFTA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports grain inspections ahead of projections, and more Trump comments cast doubt on NAFTA talks.
Debate Grows on Glyphosate and Ag Criticizes Obama's Biotech Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
New Study Heats Up Debate over Glyphosate and Cancer, and Ag Groups critical of Obama's Biotech Regulations.