Fixing Ag Labor

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While it’s not the only challenge facing farmers and the ag industry today, ag labor reform is probably at the top of the list.

California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next

The Agribusiness Update
While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,

California farmers have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.

Georgia Dairy Referendum and Skinny Farm Bill Next

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia dairy farmers have overwhelmingly approved two statewide referendums to continue and expand funding for dairy education, marketing, and research, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.

Cherries to India Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Northwest fruit growers are looking to India as the next big market.

Cherries to India Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Northwest fruit growers are looking to India as the next big market.

Nebraska Okays Keystone XL Pipeline and WOTUS Extension

The Agribusiness Update
Keystone XL Pipeline clears one of the final hurdles with Nebraska approval, and EPA wants to push out effective date for WOTUS while rewrite continues.

SNAP & Farm Bill and Ag Bankers see Stabalization

The Agribusiness Update
SNAP biggest Farm Bill hurdle, and Bankers see stabilizing despite lower Ag econonomy.

Pork is Safe

Land & Livestock Report
A food safety expert is voicing disappointment in the recent Consumer Reports update on pork.