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California Winegrape Harvest Up and Farmland Values Rise in Third Quarter
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.
Georgia Xmas Tree to Vice President and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest and honor to supply Vice President Harris with tree, and a look ahead to potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Conference and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers gather for Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall is no happy with proposed changes to WOTUS.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
LaNina for Drought Conditions and Corn & Soy Exports Jump
The Agribusiness Update
A LaNina weather pattern threatens to sustain drought conditions into next year, and
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
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.
Transparency in the Cattle Markets and Carbon Sequestration Offers
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling for transparency in Cattle Markets, and a warning for farmers to use caution when considering carbon sequestration offers.
Oregon Wine Tax Proposal Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon lawmakers are proposing a 1,700% tax increase on wine, shocking winemakers and wine lovers alike.
Oregon Wine Tax Proposal Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon lawmakers are proposing a 1,700% tax increase on wine, shocking winemakers and wine lovers alike.
Oregon Wine Tax Proposal Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon lawmakers are proposing a 1,700% tax increase on wine, shocking winemakers and wine lovers alike.
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama residents could qualify for USDA's D-SNAP aid, and National Pork Producers Council calling for California's Prop 12 to be declared invalid.
Urban Vs Rural in Olympia Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Urban Versus Rural divide just seems to be getting wider in Olympia. Washington Farm Bureau's Tom Davis talks about the split.
Urban Vs Rural in Olympia Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Urban Versus Rural divide just seems to be getting wider in Olympia. Washington Farm Bureau's Tom Davis talks about the split.
Urban Vs Rural in Olympia Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Urban Versus Rural divide just seems to be getting wider in Olympia. Washington Farm Bureau's Tom Davis talks about the split.
Lawmakers React to Work Stoppage in Rural Areas
Farm of the Future
Lawmakers React to Work Stoppage in Rural Areas
Urban Vs Rural in Olympia Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau director of government relations, Tom Davis talks about the legislative session currently going on and the plight of rural Washington.