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NASS Ag Labor Survey and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's National Ag Statistic Service will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in April, and African Swine Fever reappears in China.
Farm Labor and Robotics
Farm of the Future
Finding ag labor continues to be a pressing issue heavy on the minds of growers across the country.
Corn Growers Applaud E15 Legislation and Mexico's USA Label Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The National Corn Growers Association applauds legislation that would provide permanent market access for E15, and Mexico expresses concern about the proposed voluntary "Product of USA" label effort.
Black Vulture Relief Act and Dairy Pride Act Introduced
The Agribusiness Update
NCBA applauds the Black Vulture Relief Act, and Representatives from five states introduce the Dairy Pride Act.
Potential Pistachio Record and Dairy Pride Act Introduced
The Agribusiness Update
With more pistachio trees coming online this year, growers could be looking at record crop production, and Representatives from five states introduce the Dairy Pride Act.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
Cherries and Inflation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby shares his thoughts on inflation and its impact on the cherry industry, given the many challenges we face in recent years.
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Cherries and Inflation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby shares his thoughts on inflation and its impact on the cherry industry, given the many challenges we face in recent years.
Production Value of SE Crops and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. production value for field and miscellaneous crops was up 3% from 2021, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Ag Checkoff Reform and NCBA Wants Brazilian Beef Imports Halted
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators are leading an effort to reform agricultural checkoff program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Bazil because of another Mad Cow disease outbreak.
Researching Cost Effective Ways to Produce More Ammonia
Line on Agriculture
Alex Badgett, National Renewable Energy Laboratory scientist.
H-2A Reform at USDA
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he isn't waiting form Congress to fix the problems with the H-2A guest worker program and will start the USDA's own program.
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.