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Hours Extended for Long Haul Drivers and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Exemption extended for hours-of-service for livestock haulers, and USDA foods available for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
WHIP+ Passes House Ag Committee and Bayer to Pull Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The WHIP+ bill passes muster for the House Ag Committee, and Bayer says it will pull Glyphosate from lawn and garden market.
Compostable Produce Stickers and U.S. Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
A French law banning produce stickers that aren't compostable could cost millions for U.S. ag exports, and U.S. Drought Monitor there to help farmers and ranchers manage drought.
Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Alabama Ag History and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Dept of Ag is accepting applications for Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm program through August, and USDA prepares to distribute for aid for ag segments impacted by pandemic.
Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA begins work on rule changes for Packers and Stockyards Act, and USDA continues to rollout ag for segments of ag industry impacted by pandemic.
Asian Giant Hornet in Snohomish County Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first Asian Giant Hornet in Washington state has been found outside of Whatcom County. This one in Snohomish County.
Asian Giant Hornet in Snohomish County Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first Asian Giant Hornet in Washington state has been found outside of Whatcom County. This one in Snohomish County.
Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.
Wine Leftovers Health Benefits and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis studies show wine making leftovers could benefit human health, and U.S. beef gains access in European Union.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Deadline Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock ticks in Olympia, the Washington Farm Bureau and other farm groups push for amendments to SB 5172 that would protect Ag employers from overtime lawsuits.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.