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Warning on Illegal Immigration Efforts and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Washington State Dairy Farmer and President of Save Family Farming, Markus Rollinger has a warning about recent efforts to prevent illegal immigration, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.
Trade War 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The tariffs President Trump threatened to impose on Mexico and Canada have been paused after both nation’s agreed to sit down and see what could done to prevent drug trafficking and illegal border crossings.
Trade War 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The tariffs President Trump threatened to impose on Mexico and Canada have been paused after both nation’s agreed to sit down and see what could done to prevent drug trafficking and illegal border crossings.
California Drought Regulations Return and 96% of Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Even with a more positive water outlook in California, state water officials readopted drought emergency regulations that curtail water rights for farmers and ranchers, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
California Drought Regulations Return and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Even with a more positive water outlook in California, state water officials readopted drought emergency regulations that curtail water rights for farmers and ranchers, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
National Peanut Board Elects Chair and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Former Vice Chair, Casey Cox Kerr of Mitchell County was elected chairperson of the National Peanut Board, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
White House Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many in the ag industry are worried about what the Trump administration could mean for their livelihoods with concerns over things like new tariffs and the deportation of ag workers, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says let's wait and see what happens first.
White House Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many in the ag industry are worried about what the Trump administration could mean for their livelihoods with concerns over things like new tariffs and the deportation of ag workers, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says let's wait and see what happens first.
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama is now the second state to ban the sale of cultured meat, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Mexican Petition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai not to launch a trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports.
California Commodities Pile Up and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
California commodities are piling up at the Port of Oakland thanks to unavailable containers or space on cargo ships, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
Florida Blackberry Field Day and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Blackberry Field Day is May 25th, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks and Production Drop Forecast for Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The FBI is warning ag cooperatives to be wary of possible cyberattacks, and the International Grains Council is forecasting global corn production to drop this year.
World Ag Expo in California and Border Patrol Seizes Prohibited Pork
The Agribusiness Update
World Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow in Tulare, California, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
AFBF Ratifies 2022 Policies and Border Patrol Seizes Illegal Pork
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau ratifies policy book for 2022, and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
Border Crossings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Bureau's in Southern Border States are looking for help as their farmers and ranchers deal with safety concerns regarding the rise in illegal border crossings.
Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Ag Secretary on H-2A Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks about what's being done to help get H-2A guest worker visas processed more efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ag Secretary on H-2A Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks about what's being done to help get H-2A guest worker visas processed more efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak.