Ag Trade Issues Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says the trade imbalance for agriculture will draw much of the attention as we move into the new year.

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.

Occupational Injury Resource for Agriculture

Line on Agriculture
The National Farm Medicine Center was established to address occupational safety and research for the farming industry.

Ag Trade Issues Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says the trade imbalance for agriculture will draw much of the attention as we move into the new year.

Livestock virtual fencing

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about keeping our dogs in the yard with visual fencing. But wait…what about cattle. Well…

H-2A Reform

Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.

Farm Bill Now or Later

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.

Ag Labor Answers Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?

Pork Producers Call for Action on Prop 12 in Farm Bill

California Ag Today
The National Pork Producers Council is speaking out after Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released the Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill draft. While the NPPC acknowledges the effort to move the bill forward, they’re calling it “not viable” due to its failure to address California’s Proposition 12.

Ag Labor Answers Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?

CALS Grant

Idaho Ag Today
The J.R. Simplot Family Foundation has made a significant gift to establish University of Idaho’s first endowed deanship.

Tough times for ag

Idaho Ag Today
As expected, the total value of Idaho’s agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.

Investing in the Fight Against Peanut Allergies

Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time, the National Peanut Board has awarded $400,000 in competitive grants to nine organizations advancing food allergy research.

DCM in dogs

Idaho Ag Today
CEO of Columbia Grain International, Jeff Van Pevenage, discusses potential links between canine dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM in dogs.

Without Proper Safety Net, Pressure Mounts for Cotton

Southeast Regional Ag News
Without proper action, Jody Campiche of the National Cotton Council speculates that cotton producers may soon struggle to secure operating loans.

Livestock virtual fencing

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about keeping our dogs in the yard with visual fencing. But wait…what about cattle.Well,,,

Historic Oklahoma National Stockyards Up For Sale

Line on Agriculture
Photo: From Oklahoma National Stockyards Website

The Oklahoma National Stockyards is 110-plus years old. The board is hoping for a buyer that will preserve the history of the largest feeder and cattle stocker market in the world.

National Peanut Board Funds Allergy Research and Newsom Urges E15 Approval

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board awards $400,000 in grants to nine organizations to advance food allergy research towards the eradication of peanut allergies, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.

Congrats to President-Elect

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and other major farm groups congratulated President-elect Trump, vowing to work with him and Congressional leaders to advance top Ag priorities, including a new farm bill.

Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable? Food Direction CEO Beth Johnson says it’s a question activist are raising, but she’s not sure why.