The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act

Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.

Legislature and Agriculture-Braun

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to ag overtime, Senate Republican, John Braun tells the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast that too many urban legislators can’t admit it’s bad policy.

SCFBA Not Pleased with Aid Package and Holiday Food Prices

The Agribusiness Update
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is not pleased with President Trump's $12 billion aid package for farmers, and the holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and away from home.

SCFBA Not Pleased with Aid Package and Holiday Food Prices

The Agribusiness Update
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is not pleased with President Trump's $12 billion aid package for farmers, and the holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and away from home.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

Robots and AI in the Kitchen and House Ag Committee Budget

The Agribusiness Update
Professors at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, are conducting a research project on the ethical implications of robotics and AI in the kitchen, and House Ag Committee votes along party lines to advance cuts in food aid spending to pay for Republicans’ domestic policy and farm bill programs.

Winter Weather Outlook Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Winter Weather Outlook Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.

Ag Trade with Mexico's New President

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade with our number one foreign market.

California Alfalfa Supplies Rebound and Organic Production on Large Farms

The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to more rain, supplies of alfalfa hay and other forages in California have rebounded, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.

Boosting Honeybee Immune System and Organic Production on Large Farms

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists have successfully tested a new way of boosting honeybees’ immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.

Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply

The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.

USTR Meets with U.K. Counterpart and Fuel Prices Up

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her U.K. counterpart to discuss trade, and fuel prices move up for first time in a month.

Food Wastage Impact

Farm of the Future
A report recently released from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that each year, approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption in the world is lost or wasted.