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Northern Giant Hornet Gone and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have declared the Northern Giant Hornet eradicated from Washington and the U.S., and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Northern Giant Hornet Gone and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have declared the Northern Giant Hornet eradicated from Washington and the U.S., and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Charles Hall Passes Away and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
Charles Hall, founder and former CEO of Association Services Group, a LaGrange-based association management company, passed away last week at the age of 74, and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Local Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says we need to recognize that we have an environment in our state that is not good for agriculture.
Local Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says we need to recognize that we have an environment in our state that is not good for agriculture.
ESG Priorities Pay Off For Agricultural Private Equity
Farm of the Future
Paine Schwartz CEO says a solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) story is important for where they invest capital.
National Association of Conservation Districts Monitoring Carbon Farming and Inclusion Issues
Line on Agriculture
National Association of Conservation Districts Secretary-Treasurer, Mark Masters
Census of Agriculture Underway and Gas and Deisel Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Census of Agriculture is underway and due February 6th, and gas and diesel prices drop for the third straight week.
Net Cash Farm Income Higher and FSA Equity Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
USDA forecasts net cash farm income to increase 8.7% over last year, and USDA's Farm Service Agency investigation over equity concerns.
Russian River Irrigation Restrictions and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are likely to see further irrigation restrictions in California's Russian River watershed, and Purdue University releases results from a survey on consumers opinions on the next Farm bill.
Georgia Eagles with Bird Flu and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Avian Influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia, and Perdue University releases results from a survey to get consumer opinions on policy priorities in the next Farm Bill.
Ethanol Exports Higher and USDA Addresses Food Systems
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ethanol exports substantially higher in August, and USDA addresses food systems with $100-million from American Rescue Plan Act.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Vilsack's Running Start and California Walnuts & American Heart Month
The Agribusiness Update
Vilsack says he plans to hit the ground running as Ag Secretary, and California Walnut Board ready for February and American Heart Month.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 2
California Ag Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released the first annual report on the Farmer Equity Act that was passed back in 2017.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 1
California Ag Today
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross explains some of the key priority areas of the Farmer Equity Act.
Women In Wine Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Not enough women are breaking the Wine Glass Ceiling according to one of Washington state's more acclaimed female winemakers.