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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.
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.
Georgia Joins Suit Against New WOTUS Rule and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia joins 23 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging EPA's new WOTUS Rule, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
States File Lawsuit Against WOTUS and Farm Real Estate Values Remain Strong
The Agribusiness Update
24 State Attorneys General file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule, and farm real estate values remain strong.
Klamath Basin Water Decision and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
After three years of drought, Klamath Water Project prioritizes protected fish over the needs of farmers and ranchers in the Basin, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
India Reducing Pecan Tariffs and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
A heavy sigh could be heard from Georgia pecan growers as India agrees to reduce tariffs on U.S. Pecans by 70%, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
Klamath Basin Water Decision and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
After three years of drought, Klamath Water Project prioritizes protected fish over the needs of farmers and ranchers in the Basin, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
The 46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show was held last month, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Overtime-Worker's Perspective Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop shares what he hears from farm workers about the new overtime laws and what it means for their livelihoods.
Overtime-Worker's Perspective Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop shares what he hears from farm workers about the new overtime laws and what it means for their livelihoods.
New California Ag Laws and Combine Sales Healthy in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
New California laws are expected to impact farm operations and exports, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports 2022 closes out with healthy combine sales.
Tyson to Pay Washington in Price Fixing Suit and National Gas Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Attorney General announces Tyson Foods to pay the state $10.5 million in price-fixing suit, and national gas prices down for the second straight week.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
Florida Farm Bureau's 2nd AG Day Celebration and China's Heat Wave
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau kicked off its second annual AG Day Celebration at Seminoles' home opener, and China's heat wave subsides as farmers survey damage.
Colorado River Water Diversion and China's Heatwave Eases
The Agribusiness Update
Imperial Valley farmers worry they could lose irrigation supplies if accord on 2023 Colorado River water diversions isn't reached, and China's heatwave eases as farmers assess damage from prolonged dry spell.
Educating Legislators Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director says it's time to start educating our legislators about what really goes on in agriculture.