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Prop 12 Spurs Costly Compliance for Farmers; Farm Bill Fix
Line on Agriculture
California's Proposition 12 has created a complex regulatory landscape for pork producers across the U.S. The issue is being addressed in the current version of the farm bill proposed by the House, which seeks to prevent states from imposing livestock production standards on out-of-state producers.
Potatoes to Mexico and Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is working hard to expand their export markets in Mexico and Japan, but it’s not easy.
Potatoes to Mexico and Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is working hard to expand their export markets in Mexico and Japan, but it’s not easy.
California Ag Land Foreign Purchases and Farm Sector Real Estate Debt
The Agribusiness Update
California legislators propose bill to bar foreign governments from purchasing ag land in state, and USDA data shows farm sector debt tied to real estate expected to reach record high in 2023.
California Ag Land Foreign Purchases and Farm Sector Real Estate Debt
The Agribusiness Update
California legislators propose bill to bar foreign governments from purchasing ag land in state, and USDA data shows farm sector debt tied to real estate expected to reach record high in 2023.
Potato Wart Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly a year since USDA decided to reopen trade in table-stock potatoes with Canada's Prince Edward Island, work continues to make sure the Potato Wart disease problem is under control.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
Florida Ag Innovation Summit and USDA Helps Hog Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces second Florida Ag Innovation Summit, and USDA program assists hog producers.
EPA's Reversal of Water Protection Rule and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers and others concern over EPA's reversal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and economy outlook holds strong for agriculture.
Milk Prices Take a Hit and Farmers Markets Closing
The Agribusiness Update
Analysts expect milk prices to take a downward tilt thanks to coronavirus, and the pandemic is also putting many farmers markets out of business.
USMCA Ratification Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple president Jim Bair talks about the likelihood of the USMCA being ratified in all three partner countries.
USMCA Ratification Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple president Jim Bair talks about the likelihood of the USMCA being ratified in all three partner countries.
USMCA Ratification Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talks about the ratification of the USMCA.
USMCA Ratification Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talks about the ratification of the USMCA.
Hops Optimism, Water Right Holders, and Marijuana Excise Tax
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hop industry sees resurgence, Yakima Basin junior water right holders now expected to receive only 60% of their normal water, and bill that removes excise tax on processors and producers of recreational marijuana and instead imposes the tax strictly on retail sales passes the Senate.
Changing Environmental Attitudes
Food Forethought
Unfortunately, food gardening and edible yards are still considered to be in that niche hobby realm.
Spartina Eradication
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Spartina became an aggressive and invasive plant species in Washington state.
Cost of Increased Regulations
Food Forethought
Increased regulations on animal welfare could come with a high price tag.