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ESA Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973.
Montana State Bird Flu Research and Senate Farm Bill Soon
The Agribusiness Update
A team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding research into bird flu, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.
Ag financial impact
Idaho Ag Today
According to a recently released report, agriculture continues to be a major part of Idaho’s economy.
March snowpack
Idaho Ag Today
Below normal mountain snowpack in several Western mountain ranges late in the water season means worry about potential runoff and water supplies.
Regenerative Pilot Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA recently announced a new Regenerative Pilot Program to enhance practices like improving soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity.
Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
More pulse crops
Idaho Ag Today
I talked with with the CEO of Columbia Grain International, Jeff Van Pevenage. explained and extolled the virtues of pulse crops.
Idaho barley No, 1
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s barley crop declined in volume by 8 percent this year compared with last year.
A Moving Estate Tax Target
California Ag Today
Affectionately known as the "death tax," current rules setting the estate tax at just under $14 million are soon to sunset.
A Sunsetting "Death Tax"
Southeast Regional Ag News
One of the biggest challenges in agriculture includes constantly changing laws and regulations including one piece of the tax picture not-so-affectionately known as the “Death Tax.”
Senator Calls Mandatory COOL a Win-Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.
Time to Look at Dung! – Part 5
Southeast Regional Ag News
If you're ready to get to scouting for the dung beetle, here's what to look for!
Out of the Blue Clear Sky – Part 4
Southeast Regional Ag News
We’ve established this week that dung beetles do great things in a grazing system and that we want more of them. So, where do they come from?
The Three Roles of the Dung Beetle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Each of the three types of dung beetle behaves differently to obtain the same end: dispersing nutrients.
A Week of Beneficial Bugs - Part 1
Southeast Regional Ag News
What’s your dung beetle knowledge? Whether beginner or novice, this week I’m dedicating to a beneficial bug that has suddenly piqued my interest.