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Cosmic Crisp Naturally Developed
Fruit Grower Report
It’s become very popular over the past five or so years, and the Cosmic Crisp apple came to us with no artificial assistance.
Creative Water Technology and Protein Label Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers’ increasingly urgent need to reduce water use has attracted new businesses and more creative solutions for recycling wastewater, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.
Southeast Drought Conditions and Protein Label Changes
The Agribusiness Update
A large part of Southeast farm country is dry as farmers plant crops this spring, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.
Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.
Potato Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, says some of the industry’s biggest concerns mirror other segments of agriculture.
Fertilizer challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Producers and others in the ag sector have expressed concerns about having enough fertilizer in a timely manner to apply.
Clemson Lands Major Grant for Cotton Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
$11 million investment from Bezos Earth Fund aims to improve cotton from the plant up using advanced science.
Too Many Problems in Ag
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop says the state of Washington has created an environment for agriculture that is ALWAYS challenging!
Fresh Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Promoting the availability and benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables is the focus of many in the ag industry, including the International Fresh Produce Association.
Prevailing Wage Reform
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to ag labor, there are plenty of challenges farmers have to deal with, including wages.
ICE and Ag Labor
Fruit Grower Report
Open border or ICE raids? We’ve tried them both and neither seems to be a practical solution for controlling who comes into our country legally, including those coming here to fill the dire need for an agricultural workforce.
Labor Shortage in Specialty Crops and USMCA Improvements Pushed
The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages continue to challenge specialty crop growers, raising concerns about production, harvest and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Dangerous Tick Detected in Alabama
Southeast Regional Ag News
State agriculture officials highlight risks to cattle, pets, and humans from the invasive pest.
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.
H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
While the Farm Bill 2.0 is front and center for House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania, ag labor reform remains high on his list of priorities.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.