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GFB in D.C. to Air Concerns and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members visited Washington, D.C. recently, meeting with the Georgia congressional delegation and sharing concerns, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
American Peanuts to Japan and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council led a trade delegation to Japan to meet with ag and trade officials, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
California Prune Production Up and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Now that California prune growers are earning a higher price, with supply more in line with demand, marketers say: Don’t go nuts on prunes, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
Hurricane Idalia Hits Aquaculture and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the results of the Florida Department of Ag’s Hurricane Idalia impact on aquaculture, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
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.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Congressional Delegation Asks for Relief for Winegrape Growers
California Ag Today
John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers explains the rationale for the request.
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.
Trade Talks With China and Kentucky Hemp Applications
The Agribusiness Update
More trade talks with China scheduled for next week, and Kentucky application for hemp program soar.
iMarch For Immigration Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A group called New American Economy holds iMarch for Immigration calling for reform now rather than later.
Governor Inslee in Mexico with state trade delegation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Governor Jay Inslee joins state trade delegation in Mexico.
National Grape & Wine Policy Conference
Fruit Grower Report
An important conference for wine grape growers and wineries is coming up in Washington D.C.
When to Delegate Payroll Duties
Farm of the Future
Many farmers and ranchers enjoy the production area of their operation the most, and when it comes to desk work like payroll, often they rather be out on a tractor.
Fresh Retail Buying Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegation of Southeast Asia buyers to view Washington fresh fruit and vegetable items.
Trade Progress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There's huge potential for Washington agricultural exports to India.
Fresh Retail Buying Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Southeast Asia buyers visiting Washington fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers.