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Flame-Retardant Cotton Fabric and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
USDA breeds four cotton varieties found to produce flame-retardant, self-extinguishing textiles and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Older Trucks Banned in California and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
Large trucks built before 2010 are no prohibited in California, and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Older Trucks Banned in California and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
Large trucks built before 2010 are no prohibited in California, and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Mexican Petition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai not to launch a trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.
FWMA in Senate
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the push is on to convince Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help both ag employers and workers.
Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions, the first shipment of U.S. fresh potatoes traveled south across the border into Mexico May 11th, and National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it's a great first step.
Potatoes to Mexico Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions, the first shipment of U.S. fresh potatoes traveled south across the border into Mexico May 11th, and National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it's a great first step.
California Commodities Pile Up and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
California commodities are piling up at the Port of Oakland thanks to unavailable containers or space on cargo ships, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
Florida Blackberry Field Day and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Blackberry Field Day is May 25th, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks and Production Drop Forecast for Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The FBI is warning ag cooperatives to be wary of possible cyberattacks, and the International Grains Council is forecasting global corn production to drop this year.
SCOTUS on WOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon try to FINALLY clarify what the Clean Water Act means by "Waters of the U.S."
World Ag Expo in California and Border Patrol Seizes Prohibited Pork
The Agribusiness Update
World Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow in Tulare, California, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
AFBF Ratifies 2022 Policies and Border Patrol Seizes Illegal Pork
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau ratifies policy book for 2022, and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
Fertilizer Prices Soar and USDA Helps Hog Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket, and USDA program helps hog producers.
Carbon Market Interest and Vilsack on China's Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The interest in carbon markets by farmers not as high as hoped, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China's recent purchases show commitment to Phase One trade agreement.
Border Crossings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Bureau's in Southern Border States are looking for help as their farmers and ranchers deal with safety concerns regarding the rise in illegal border crossings.
Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.