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Farm Bill Draft from Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Democrats insist that they must have a delay in state SNAP cost sharing before they can support Chairman John Boozman’s farm bill draft.
Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
LanzaJet Begins Georgia Operations and Beef Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
LanzaJet has begun full operations at its Freedom Pines Fuels plant in Soperton, Georgia, becoming the first commercial-scale facility in the world to produce jet fuel from ethanol, and America's beef bills are set to keep climbing, according to Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe.
California Drought Hits Water Costs and Beef Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Recent droughts in California pushed the cost of surface water for farmers and other users up by $487 per acre-foot, and America's beef bills are set to keep climbing, according to Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe.
Pear Markets Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
Pear Markets Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
Snake River High School
Idaho Ag Today
Students in Snake River High School teacher Mimi Argyle’s Agriculture 104 course witnessed the real-world applications of lessons they’re learning in class.
The Cost of Cutting Crop Insurance In Personal Budgets
Line on Agriculture
One crop insurance expert advises producers to not make cuts when it comes to crop insurance premiums.
USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.
SNAP Requirement Debate and USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The Agribusiness Update
House Ranking Ag Committee member David Scott pushes back against Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit framework, and USDA announces sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program runs through May 26.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Canadian Farmer Protests
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Canada are protesting in solidarity with farmers in the Netherlands over unrealistic government targets to reduce nitrogen emissions.
COVID Plan for Agriculture and September Pandemic Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Three reasons every ag employer needs a COVID Plan in writing, and September pivotal month for COVID-19 relief.
COVID Plan for Agriculture and September Pandemic Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Three reasons every ag employer needs a COVID Plan in writing, and September pivotal month for COVID-19 relief.
China Deal as 2019 Ends and California Almond-Walnut Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Is a China deal possible as 2019 draws to a close, and California's weather-reduced almond and walnut crop could impact world markets.
China Buys U.S. Pork and Phytelligence Closed
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese media is reporting the purchase of U.S. pork, and Seattle-based Phytelligence shuts doors after lawsuit with WSU over Cosmic Crisp.
Reps In China for Talks and AFBF Appreciates Trump
The Agribusiness Update
Lighthizer and Mnuchin in China to resume trade talks, and American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall appreciates the President's concerns for farmers and ranchers.