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Southeast Grillers Get a Break on Fourth of July Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
While beef prices climb, pork and produce keep holiday grocery bills in check across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Japanese beetle invasion
Idaho Ag Today
It may seem at times that the Idaho ag department is playing whack-a-mole with the Japanese beetle.
Egg Price Hike 4: Egg Prices and the Farmer
California Ag Today
When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading. With a mortality rate near 100%, this is considered the most humane and effective control method, though it results in substantial losses for farmers.
Egg Price Hike 2: Egg Prices and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
California Ag Today
According to market intel shared by the American Farm Bureau, since 2022, HPAI has affected over 166 million birds, including 127 million egg layers, leading to an average loss of 42 million egg layers annually.
Trade Deficit Record Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
Trade Deficit Record Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
Inflation Impact
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Megan Williams, Associate Economist at the Kansas City Fed, says inflation is impacting the labor force in agriculture and expects inflation might impact the way we do business at least short term.
Farm Economy Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says interest rate hikes may help tame inflation, but farmers won't feel it for some time.
California Water Woes Continue and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California water woes likely to continue with another La Nina expected, and USDA announces $500 million for U.S. fertilizer production.
Alfafarmers Support Rural Doctors and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Farmers Federation continues supporting the development of rural physicians in rural Alabama, and USDA announces $500 million for American fertilizer production.
Blueberry Wage Decision Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge blocks the 50% wage hike for H-2A blueberry pickers.
Blueberry Wage Decision Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge blocks the 50% wage hike for H-2A blueberry pickers.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Tariff Hike on China and WASDE Estimates Bullish
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs hiked on several Chinese ag products, and WASDE estimates bullish for dairy.
Chinese Tariffs Hit Washington Cherries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington cherry growers wince as China jacks tariffs on U.S. imports higher.
Proposed Rate Hike for Workers' Comp & Initiative 594
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
L&I announces 2015 workers' comp rate hike, and Washington Farm Bureau spokesman explains why WFB opposes Initiative 594.