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Drought-Resistant Wheat Varieties and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis researchers are working to develop wheat varieties that can withstand drought and low water conditions, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
Production Value of SE Crops and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. production value for field and miscellaneous crops was up 3% from 2021, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
Georgia Farm Bureau Day and FCC on Importance of AM Radio in EVs
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 700 Georgia Farm Bureau members show up for Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol, and FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington speaks out about the importance of including AM radios in new electric vehicles.
Farm Bill Talks at World Ag Expo and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Farm Bill took center stage at the World Ag Expo in Tulare recently, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
Crop Insurance in Farm Bill
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Ag members stress the importance of crop insurance and restructured commodity programs in the next Farm Bill.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says that delegation included a competitor in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says it was a great event.
Florida Farm Bureaus Raise Disaster Funds and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau members pull together to raise funds for members hurt by Hurrican Ian, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign Memorandum of Understanding allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their own equipment.
Vilsack Asked to Help Organic Production and Biotech Corn Worries in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been asked by Congressional members for immediate assistance for organic poultry and dairy, and corn leaders call on President Biden to take additional steps to address the pending decree by Mexico to block imports of biotech corn from the U.S.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.
Cotton Forecast Rises and USTR on Corn Dispute with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton production is forecast to rise 2% from previous forecast, and House members call on USTR for help resolving dispute with Mexico over biotech corn.
FFB Partners with My Free Pharmacy and 2022 Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau partners with My Free Pharmacy to provide members free prescriptions, and the USDA sends survey codes for 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
USDA Looking for NAREEE Board Members
California Ag Today
The USDA National Agriculture Research Extension Education and Economics Advisory Board (known as NAREEE) is looking for volunteer members. NAREEE Board Executive Director Kate Lewis joins us, Kate tell us more about this opportunity.
Ocean Shipping Reform Reaction and U.S.-Ukraine Ag Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting positively to the newly signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, and U.S. and Ukraine sign partnership to help secure world food supply.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.