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Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
Farm of the Future
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Eat Local First Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
Eat Local First Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
Farmer’s Share of Food Cost Continues to Drop
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Farmers Union just released the 2023 numbers for the Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar Report covering several items typically found at a Fourth of July cookout.
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.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
USDA Staff Comes Back In and Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA staff begins return to county offices, and USDA announces Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative.
Pilgrim's Pandemic Investment and Rural Medicine Scholarships
The Agribusiness Update
Pilgrim's to invest $3.5-million to help Georgia communities fight coronavirus, and Alabama Farmer's Federation hands out scholarships for Auburn's Rural Medicine Program.
Farmer's Markets Essential and Organic Avocado Demand Up
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's Markets have been deemed "essential" after many closed due to coronavirus, and organic avocado demand climbs.
South Korean U.S. Beef Inspections and Farmer's Almanac
The Agribusiness Update
South Korea reinforces inspections on U.S. Beef imports, and Farmer's Almanac calls for above-normal temps for much of the U.S. this winter.
Farmer's Market Flowers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Young Thai immigrant spends her summers working hard planting, harvesting, and selling flowers at Seattle-area farmer's markets.
Farmer's Market Flowers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
High School Senior Does Her Share Farming and Sales in Family Flower Business.
McCoy Grain Terminal Open Soon
Farm of the Future
McCoy Grain Terminal LLC outside of Rosalia is nearly complete. This is a joint venture of two Palouse cooperatives -- Pacific Northwest Farmer's Cooperative and Cooperative Agricultural Producers.
Food Safety at the Market
Line on Agriculture
Buying produce from the local farmer's market is one sure way of getting the freshest product. But is it safe?