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Oregon DofA Rewrite Dairy Regs and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has rewritten its regulations on dairies, following push back from small farmers, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
More HPAI in California Dairies and Farm Bill Logjam Easing
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Ag reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has now been confirmed in five new Central Valley dairies, and the 2024 Farm Bill's legislative logjam shows a few signs of breaking.
California Dairies Report HPIA and USDA Trade Mission to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor leads a large trade mission to Vietnam this week.
H5N1 in Dairy Cows Continues to Be Center Stage for Ag
Line on Agriculture
NASDA is working with states to ensure that the new federal order to test lactating cows for H5N1 before crossing state lines is fully understood.
National Dairy Organization Encourages Dairy Biosecurity
Line on Agriculture
With Highly Pathogenic Avial Influenza being found in several dairy herds, the National Milk Producers Federation has set up a help page on its website for dairy operations.
Cattle in Wine Country and Congress on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In a region dominated by vineyards, California cattle ranchers and dairies are looking for solutions to help keep their businesses viable, and legislation has been introduced in Congress that would overturn California’s Prop 12.
Limited Growth in Farm Lending and 6% of U.S. Dairies Quit Milking
The Agribusiness Update
Growth in farm lending at commercial banks was limited in the first quarter thanks to higher interest rates, and ^% of U.S. dairies quit milking cows in 2022.
Organic Dairies Hurting and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Skyrocketing production costs have hit the organic dairy industry particularly hard, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Late Winter Calving and Brazil Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
USDA study finds late winter calving better than spring for calf growth, and Brazil lifts tariffs on U.S. Ethanol.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
Dairies and communities
Idaho Ag Today
In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation’s consumers.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Senate Bill 5172.
Smart Dairies
Farm of the Future
Our homes have become a lot smarter through technologies like Nest - could similar technologies be applied to dairy farms?
Costa for House Ag Chair and Cost difference at Small and Large Dairies
The Agribusiness Update
A big push is going on by California farm and water district groups to get Fresno Democrat Jim Costa appointed House Ag Chair, and two-fold difference found in economic costs between smallest and largest dairies.