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Propane in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
SNAP Payment Error Rate and Chevron Deference
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member react to the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes SCOTUS decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference.
Decluttering the Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says it’s sometimes important to stop, look around, and remove some clutter from the farm, the house and the shop, and these days, there are many ways to do that.
California's Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Heavy rainstorms this spring have boosted California’s water supply for farming but have dampened farmers market attendance and crop selection, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
Rural-Urban Death Mortality Gap and New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Economic Research Service finds natural-cause mortality gap between rural and urban areas widened, and New Mexico joins three Western states in creating a clean transportation fuel standard.
California Water Management and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Improving data practices to best manage California’s water resources drove discussions last week at the California Irrigation Institute Conference, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Georgia Dog of the Year and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Skippy, a four-year-old mixed breed has wagged away with the top prize in the 2024 American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Wahlberg Joins Clean Energy Campaign and India Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Donnie Wahlberg has joined Clean Fuels Alliance America in a campaign to raise awareness about Bioheat Fuel, and USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to India in April.
Wine Away Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret, Washington state makes great wines, but fortunately, it’s also the home of Wine Away, the number one red wine stain remover on the market.
Wine Away Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret, Washington state makes great wines, but fortunately, it’s also the home of Wine Away, the number one red wine stain remover on the market.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.
Soybeans For Renewable Energy
Farm of the Future
The soybean industry is well-positioned to meet the growing need for renewable green energy sources.
Clean Water Act Back in the News
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.”
EPA Airing on the Side of the Farmer
Southeast Regional Ag News
In a letter to the National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment.
India Tariffs on Apples Dropped and Doctors Fewer in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office announced that India will lift its 20% retaliatory tariff on U.S. apples, and data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows access to primary care physicians varies across the country.
India Tariffs on Apples Dropped and Doctors Fewer in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office announced that India will lift its 20% retaliatory tariff on U.S. apples, and data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows access to primary care physicians varies across the country.