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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.
California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
Proposed Ban on Brazilian Beef and Butter Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Montana Senator Jon Tester proposes legislation to suspend Brazilian beef imports to the U.S. because of delayed mad cow reporting, and butter sales could really take off during the holidays.
Pulse Acreage Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Acreage for pulses like peas, lentils and chickpeas continues to grow in the PNW and beyond, according to USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council CEO Tim McGreevy.