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Farm Labor Fix Legislation
Fruit Grower Report
A decades-long problem with ag labor is being addressed in some new legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
California New World Screwworm Plan and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
As the New World screwworm expands into the U.S. from Mexico, California’s pest exclusion leaders already have developed a response plan, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
Heat Stress Can Challenge Poultry Health
California Ag Today
Recent heat waves highlight the importance of water, ventilation, and proper feeding practices.
More affordable fertilizer
Idaho Ag Today
President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports.
H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation
Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.
California Pear Harvest Begins and Crop Acreage Reporting Goes Digital
The Agribusiness Update
This year’s first U.S.-grown pears are shipping to retailers and canneries as the season kicks off in California, and USDA is launching a pilot program designed to modernize crop acreage reporting by replacing paper maps with electronic reporting.
Digital Acreage Reporting
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA crop acreage reporting is finally entering the modern era, starting with a new pilot for spring-planted crops.
SPUR Program
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.
California Avocado Commission Calls for Seasonal Import Policy
California Ag Today
New advocacy campaign highlights trade concerns ahead of negotiations with Mexico.
FUSION Leadership Conference Opens Friday in Orlando
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agricultural leaders from across the Southeast are invited to connect, learn and explore leadership at Florida Farm Bureau's annual conference.
California Almond Exports Get a Boost in Europe
California Ag Today
New EU trade agreement creates a duty-free opportunity for eligible U.S. almond shipments through 2029.
Wolf Attack Relief and Building Corn Demand
The Agribusiness Update
The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife awarded California Farm Bureau $1.1 million for payments to ranchers who’ve lost livestock due to wolf attacks, and the NCGA released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand for new domestic and international markets.
East Coast Broccoli Industry and Building Corn Demand
The Agribusiness Update
The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on drought-prone Western states like California, and the NCGA released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand for new domestic and international markets.
Foreign Aid and USDA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Who should run foreign food aid: the USDA or the State Department?
Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program is still accepting applications through local FSA offices and online.
The Cost of Cosmetic Damage in Stone Fruit
California Ag Today
Inking, staining, and skin discoloration are putting added pressure on stone fruit quality this season.
250 Years of Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
250 years of agriculture has transformed America from innovation and
marketing to industrial development and mass production.
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