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GFB's Ag In Classroom Program and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $500 grants to 10 elementary school teachers, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
Veterinary Workforce Solutions and Bayer Reaches Roundup Settlements
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Journal Foundation launched the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program in 2022 to address the nationwide shortage of veterinarians in rural America, and Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced they’ve reached a proposed settlement worth $7.25 billion.
Cotton and its Boll vs the Peanut and its Hull
Southeast Regional Ag News
With a 7% decline in the number of U.S. farms, Ag Literacy Day presents a tremendous opportunity to connect students to farmers.
Rolling Through Georgia: Mobile Ag Classroom Reaches All 159 Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
After four years on the road, the Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially completed its statewide tour—bringing hands-on agriculture education to thousands of elementary students.
Cattle and cold
Idaho Ag Today
Two important considerations for cattle producers as they protect their livestock from impacts of Arctic cold and other adverse winter weather effects.
Georgia Great Potato STEM Challenge and Farmland Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia students participating in the Great Potato STEM Challenge have a new understanding of how potatoes used for French fries grow, and the ag economy has faced some challenges during the past year while farmland values remain strong.
Deadly Stormwater Runoff
Food Forethought
Each time it rains gallons upon gallons of toxic runoff finds its way into our lakes and rivers - threatening the environment, wildlife, and ultimately us.
Banning Chocolate Milk
Food Forethought
Does the banning of chocolate milk from school menus do more harm than good?
Extremem Overreaction
Food Forethought
Society has gone overboard when it comes to handling minor discipline issues.
Wheat Harvest Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington wheat harvest has average to above average yields.
Crop Update & Hands-On Learning
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Warmer weather pleases farmers and students.
Red Flag & More Price Hikes
Northwest Report
Don't expect food prices to go down any time soon...officials have issued a rare red flag warning for west of the Cascades...and Lacy talks about integrating agriculture and elementary education.
Wind for Schools
Line on Agriculture
Some Montana and Idaho elementary and high schools are allowing students to study wind power generation first hand.
Cutting Benefits & EPA Penalties
Northwest Report
The 2012 Farm Bill is under scrutiny and nutrition program in particular...the northwest has seen more EPA fines this year and Lacy takes a look at where milk comes from.
Worker Education Grants
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation Farmworker/Ag Worker Education Committee has been busy recently handing out some grant money to various organizations.