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WFB Advocacy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
WFB Advocacy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
California Grapes in the Heat and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Summer heat has slowed the supply of California table grapes, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Douglass New CFB President and Land Transfer Navigation Program
The Agribusiness Update
Shannon Douglass, a farmer in Glenn County, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the California Farm Bureau, and American Farmland Trust announces new “Land Transfer Navigators” program.
California Almond Acres Down and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage drops for the first time in over 25 years, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
UGA & Southern Sustainable Ag Research and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia will continue to serve as host institution for the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
Thompson Elected House Ag Chair and Farm Capital Expenditures Up Sharply
The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Rep GT Thompson elected House Ag Committee Chair for 118th Congress, and U.S. farm capital expenditures have shot up dramatically the past three years.
Tangerine Share of Citrus Up and Thompson Elected House Ag Chair
The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Republican GT Thompson elected chair of House Ag Committee, and tangerines pick up greater share of citrus purchases.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Down and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
Sierra Nevada snowpack drops from 160% of normal to just 60% in two months, and USDA is planning more in-person trade missions.
Georgia House Passes GFB Priorities and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia House passes two big priorities for the Georgia Farm Bureau, and USDA plans more in-person trade missions.
Potato LEAF 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.
Potato LEAF 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.
Gas Prices Continue to Drop and EPA Extends Pesticide Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices decline for the sixth straight week, and EPA extends deadline on pesticide applicators certification plans.
USTR Talks with China and U.S./E.U. Section 232 Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says recent trade talks with China intended to bring down heated relationship, and AFBF welcomes agreement to end Section 232 tariff dispute between U.S. and E.U.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.
Vilsack Returns to USDA and Florida DofA Relief Deadline Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head USDA, and Florida Dept. of Agriculture reminding producers of upcoming deadlines for USDA assistance programs.
U.S. Pork Exports Higher and AFBF's Duvall Congratulates Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Exports of U.S. Pork in 2020 keep climbing, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall congratulates President-elect Biden and elected members of Congress.