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Productivity Pace Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
Productivity Pace Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
USDA Invests in Conservation Reserve Acres and Container Ship Rates Ease
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is investing $10-million to sample, measure, monitor soil carbon on CRP acres, and Container ship rates show signs of easing for shippers.
Oregon's Animal Measure Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
IP-13, a ballot measure in Oregon, that's in the signature-gathering phase, would criminalize hunting, fishing, and raising livestock ... something that's come up on the radar at the Washington Policy Center.
Oregon's Animal Measure Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
IP-13, a ballot measure in Oregon, that's in the signature-gathering phase, would criminalize hunting, fishing, and raising livestock ... something that's come up on the radar at the Washington Policy Center.
H-2A Doubles Workforce and Dems Incomplete Spending Package
The Agribusiness Update
The H-2A Ag Guestworker program has more than doubled in size since 2010, and Democrats pass an incomplete spending package for the Build Back Better Act.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
Biden's Immigration Reform and Ag Urges Quick Confirmation of Vilsack
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden's ambitious immigration reform faces uphill battle, and Ag groups urge quick confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary.
Georgia Encourages Continued COVID Safety and Organic Federal Support
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia health and ag officials encourage farmers to continue COVID safety measures during fall harvest, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Domestic Chili Season Looks Good, and US Beef Production Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
Domestic chili pepper growers expecting good crop this year, and US Beef Production Rebounds.
Corona Beef Buys Up and USDA Encourages Safety
The Agribusiness Update
As people hunker down at home they're buying more beef, and USDA is encouraging visitors to practice safety.
India Opens Poultry-Dairy and Ag Export Coronavirus Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
India offers partial opening for U.S. poultry and dairy markets, and U.S. Ag exports face coronavirus challenges.
Waste Disposal California and U.K. Trade Deal Post Brexit
The Agribusiness Update
Waste disposal for California fruit and vegetable growers is getting more expensive as livestock producers leave state, and a U.S.-U.K. trade deal could come quickly post Brit Brexit.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
U.S. China Talks Resume and Farm Aid Tickets Available
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiators from the U.S. and Chinia have resumed trade talks, and tickets are still available for 2019 Farm Aid to be held in Wisconsin.
Congress Averts Shutdown and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Congress averts a second government shutdown, and USDA projects net farm income will recover this year.