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Food Insecurity Improves and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Food insecurity has improved from the 2020 peak of the pandemic, and fuel prices dropped for the 14th straight week but some worry that streak could be coming to an end.
California Wild Rice Production and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
California wild rice production half of world's supply, and fuel prices drop for 14th straight week.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers shares his views on climate smart practices in the tree fruit industry.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers shares his views on climate smart practices in the tree fruit industry.
How Inflation Reduction Legislation Impacts Producers
California Ag Today
Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
Climate Solutions in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New legislation brings more money for agriculture to address climate change, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says for things ag is already doing.
Climate Solutions in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New legislation brings more money for agriculture to address climate change, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says for things ag is already doing.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.
Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
California Farm Bill Feedback and U.S. Grain Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
California session to gather 2023 Farm Bill feedback, and U.S. grain exports down slightly from last year.
AFBF on Fertilizer Access and Milk Producers Support Infant Formula Legislation
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau calls on USDA to make sure farmers have access to fertilizer supplies, and National Milk Producers support infant formula legislation.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiations continue on a new labor contract for workers at West Coast Ports, and the American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
Southern Acreage Estimates and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is out with the latest crop acreage estimates for the Southern Region, and American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
Foreign Owned Ag Land Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Legislation advanced by a House panel would ban Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran from buying American agricultural land.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt
Fruit Grower Report
Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse brings us up to date on why it's time for the Senate to pass this legislation.
Meat Poultry Special Investigator Condemned and UN talks with Russia about Ports
The Agribusiness Update
The NCBA condemns the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act approved by House Ag Committee, and the U.N. talks with Russian about opening Ukraine ports for grain exports.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
Agriculture and Media Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the public's perception of agriculture and the role the media plays in that.