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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.
AFBF's Take on China Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says even if it is tough getting China to comply with a WTO ruling against its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports five years ago, it was the right decision.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
California Water Future and Weather-Related Crop Loss in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
Stakeholders gather in Sacramento to discuss California's water future, and weather-related crop losses in 2022 reach more than $21 billion according to American Farm Bureau estimates.
Superbowl Chicken Wings Record and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The National Chicken Council anticipates a record-breaking number of chicken wings to be eaten on Superbowl Sunday, and Corn growers urge Congress to hold the line over Mexico's proposed ban on imports of GMO corn.
Census of Agriculture Deadline and Ag Groups Sue Over WOTUS
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline for the 2022 Census of Agriculture is today, and the American Farm Bureau Federation and other ag groups file a suit of the revised Waters of the U.S. rule.
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.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A pair of bills in Olympia, one in the House and one in the Senate, are revisiting the buffer bill that, Washington Policy Center Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison believes needs much more discussion before a plan can be finalized.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A pair of bills in Olympia, one in the House and one in the Senate, are revisiting the buffer bill that, Washington Policy Center Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison believes needs much more discussion before a plan can be finalized.
USDA Disaster Assistance Updates and Bird Flu Impacts Egg Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA makes several updates to conservation, livestock, and crop disaster assistance programs, and Bird Flu knocks U.S. egg inventories down 29%.
Family Farming Operations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
98% of America's farms and ranches are still, overwhelmingly family operations according to the latest stats from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Oregon Farmer Encourages Ag Community to Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon farmer John Iverson says the upcoming election is an important time for agriculture stakeholders to cast their votes!
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
Ruling Protects California Water Rights Holders and EPA on Glyphosate Approval
The Agribusiness Update
California appellate court rules in favor of longtime water rights holders, and EPA withdraws interim approval of glyphosate while investigation continues.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Chinese Farmland Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign ownership of American farmland is up sharply, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we need to be more transparent in how we keep track of those transactions.