AI Adoption in Agriculture

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American agriculture is using more artificial intelligence than ever before, but adoption appears to be uneven.

Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit

Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Dairy methane reduced

Idaho Ag Today
Ambient Carbon Successfully Destroys Low-Concentration Methane in Dairy Barn Field Trial

Fruits - Veggies and Bayer Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kelly Bristow, Registered Dietitian with Bayer, says they are pushing for more access to healthier foods for hungry people … and that begins with fruits and vegetables.

Fruits - Veggies and Bayer Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kelly Bristow, Registered Dietitian with Bayer, says they are pushing for more access to healthier foods for hungry people … and that begins with fruits and vegetables.

2023 AGH Survey Complete and American Ag Exports Down

The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has completed its annual invasive pest survey season and will begin removing northern giant hornet traps, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.

Georgia Peanut Commission Nominations and American Ag Exports Down

The Agribusiness Update
Nominations for two board positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission coming up, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.

Modernizing the ESA Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse proposes the WHOLE Act intended to modernize and strengthen the Endangered Species Act.

Modernizing the ESA Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse proposes the WHOLE Act intended to modernize and strengthen the Endangered Species Act.

New Grocery Lobby Power and Fruit Growers Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Four food industry powers, including Nestle, join forces to challenge GMA's lobbying power.

Paris Accord & Biofuels and Pink Slime Suit Begins

The Agribusiness Update
Withdrawal from Paris Accord will not impact biofuels, and Pink Slime lawsuit against ABC News begins.

WSU Field Days & RMA Funding Opportunity

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The WSU 2012 crop tour season will begin May 30th, and USDA Risk Management Agency to award approximately $3.0 million.