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Growing More Crops in Vertical Farming Systems
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming has caught the attention of the investment community, but production is limited to mostly leafy greens.
Southern Drought Conditions and Brewer's Yeast Benefits for Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Much of the south is in the midst of prolonged dry weather, benefits of brewer's yeast in livestock feed expanded.
AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Lawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.
Input Costs Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planting cover crops in Seeds for Bees program, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost you more.
Fuel Prices Continue to Crunch Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
At the retail level, gasoline is up 50-percent from a year ago. Diesel has seen a 74-percent increase from a year ago.
Input Costs Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
Prop 12 Challenge and SCOTUS Glyphosate Denial
The Agribusiness Update
Solicitor General filed brief to the Supreme Court supporting challenge to California's Prop 12, and ag groups disappointed in SCOTUS denying consideration of glyphosate case.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With summer upon us, Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers talks ag labor and wages that are a big concern for industry employers.
Ag World Golf Classic 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2022 Ag World Golf Classic is in the books and Ag World President Bryan Henninger says it was a huge success.
Farm Numbers on Slow Decline and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows the number of farms continues a slow decline, and the National Pork Producers Council applauds SCOTUS brief regarding California's Proposition 12.
Costs Up for 4th of July Cookout
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan says that the overall cost for the cookout is up 17% or about $10 from last year.
Data for Animal Health and Welfare
Farm of the Future
New low cost sensors are giving livestock and poultry producers new insights into animal health and welfare.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
Poultry Sense
Farm of the Future
Data is helping ag producers be more efficient, but it’s also helping in areas such as animal health and welfare.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With summer upon us, Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers talks ag labor and wages that are a big concern for industry employers.
Ag World Golf Classic 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2022 Ag World Golf Classic is in the books and Ag World President Bryan Henninger says it was a huge success.
California Drought Cold & Wind and NCBA on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's Klamath Basin are dealing with weather challenges on top of the drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.