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Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Meatpacking Masks Dropped and NFU Holds Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Mask mandates dropped at meatpacking facilities, and National Farmers Union holds annual convention.
Irrigation Title Transfers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Bureau of Reclamation transfers title of the Kennewick and Greater Wenatchee Irrigation Districts to local control, something U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse calls the right move.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
EPA Helps Gulf Region Farmers and China to Raise Pork Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announces $12-million to help farmers in Gulf of Mexico watershed, and China set to raise pork import tariffs.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
Wander Walla Walla Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The fifth annual Wander Walla Walla Valley Wine series is on again and, according Walla Walla Valley Wine's Robert Hansen, a fantastic way to enjoy great wine and a great community.
Wander Walla Walla Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The fifth annual Wander Walla Walla Valley Wine series is on again and, according Walla Walla Valley Wine's Robert Hansen, a fantastic way to enjoy great wine and a great community.
$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.
Cooperatives for Local Food
Farm of the Future
California ranchers form a new coop with the specific purpose of building local meat processing capabilities.
Georgia Farm Passport Program and USTR Tai & Tough Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau announces the 2021 Farm Passport Program, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Absent Landlords and PMA's In-Person Foodservice Conference
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says majority of rented farmland is owned by landlords who don't farm, and the Produce Marketing Association schedules IN PERSON Foodservice Conference for July.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.