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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Recommendations Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has released its recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill.
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Recommendations Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has released its recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill.
UGA Tops Half-Billion in R&D Spending and Ag Groups Sue Over WOTUS
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time ever, the University of Georgia surpassed a half-billion dollars in research and development spending, and the American Farm Bureau and other ag groups file suit over the revised Waters of the U.S. Rule.
California Wild Rice Production and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
California wild rice production half of world's supply, and fuel prices drop for 14th straight week.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Georgia Cotton Production Higher and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton production is expected to increase in 2022, and some animal product exports in first half of 2022.
California Organic Tomato Production Up and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The production of organic tomatoes in California increases, and some animal product exports drop in first half of 2022.
Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
Retail Food Prices Higher and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are up slightly, and pork production is higher thanks to increased slaughter rates in China.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
California Walnut Freeze Damage and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temperatures last fall apparent cause of widespread freeze damage in California's walnut crop, and economic outlook for agriculture holds strong.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Fish Eating Fish and Potato Sales Catch Up
The Agribusiness Update
Study in California finds protected salmon being eaten by predator fish, and potato sales catch up to pre-pandemic levels.