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Dust on the Rise: A Growing Threat to California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.
Beano for Cows
Idaho Ag Today
A novel feed ingredient can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
California Ag Today
California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
California Ag Today
California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Bird Flu no Cake Walk and Tariff Threat on EU Booze
The Agribusiness Update
With California’s robust investment and experience, there’s little disagreement in ag circles that the state was well prepared for bird flu, and President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU champagnes, wines and spirits in response to its retaliatory tariffs.
Smithfield Exports to Canada and Tariff Threat on EU Booze
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian exports from Smithfield’s Tar Heel, North Carolina facility have resumed, and President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU champagnes, wines and spirits in response to its retaliatory tariffs.
Cow Fart Myths Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry has taken a lot of heat in recent years as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that contributes to climate change.
Cow Fart Myths Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry has taken a lot of heat in recent years as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that contributes to climate change.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Climate Disclosure Laws Survive Initial Court Challenge
California Ag Today
The decision means California can enforce its carbon emissions disclosure requirements while the case progresses.
The Farm Act and Ag Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation, or FARM Act was introduced and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress, and from 2021 to 22, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased 18 million metric tons and in share of entire U.S. emissions.
The Farm Act and Ag Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation, or FARM Act was introduced and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress, and from 2021 to 22, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased 18 million metric tons and in share of entire U.S. emissions.
NW Pear Crop Estimates and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this season’s Northwest pear crop are out and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
Florida Citrus Production and Value Up and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Both the value and production of Florida citrus rose in the 2023–24 season, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
RFA Slams EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association head Geoff Cooper slammed the Environmental Protection Agencies’ tailpipe emissions rule AND delays in issuing new RFS volumes and tax credit rules.
More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined
The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.
Round of Methane Reduction Grants Opens
California Ag Today
Have aspirations of reducing methane emissions on your dairy or livestock operation? Listen up! The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now open for grant applications that’ll help in the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that do just that.