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California Burn Ban and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
Tyson Sells Georgia Poultry Plant and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farms, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
AARP in Rural America Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As we get older and begin thinking about what’s really important to us, many in rural America start thinking about things like Social Security and paying for living expenses like food and medicine, and AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has challenges.
AARP in Rural America Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As we get older and begin thinking about what’s really important to us, many in rural America start thinking about things like Social Security and paying for living expenses like food and medicine, and AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has challenges.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them and 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall breaks some of them down.
Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them and 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall breaks some of them down.
Locally Grown Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Locally Grown Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Warnock on Federal Disaster Aid and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Warnock discusses his efforts to secure federal disaster assistance for farmers impacted by these storms, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
Spending More on Agricultural Labor
Southeast Regional Ag News
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. agriculture are forecast to be 1.8% higher than last year.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.