Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief

The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.

Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief

The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.

California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.

California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.

Colorado River Water Cuts and Right to Repair Facilitation

The Agribusiness Update
California has agreed to make long-term cuts to the amount of water the state uses from the Colorado River, and the Justice Department and FTC submitted favorable comments advocating for regulations that would facilitate the right to repair.

Florida Farmworkers Dehydrated and Right to Repair Facilitation

The Agribusiness Update
Nearly all farm workers in a recent Florida study were dehydrated at the end of their shifts, and the Justice Department and FTC submitted favorable comments advocating for regulations that would facilitate the right to repair.

H-2A Myths Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

H-2A Myths Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.

Buy Local Raspberries Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

California Water Management and American Farm Bureau's Role

The Agribusiness Update
A research report sheds light on an innovative solution that could reshape California’s water management, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.

Chattahoochee Water Agreement and American Farm Bureau's Role

The Agribusiness Update
Governors of Georgia and Alabama reach agreement with Corps of Engineers on Chattahoochee River water availability, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.

CFB Backs Tax Initiative and New Action to Cancel Glyphosate

The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau endorses 2024 ballot initiative to give voters the final decision on approving new local and state taxes, and new legal action would require the EPA to immediately suspend and cancel glyphosate.

WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation wants to remind students that they are currently accepting applications for their 2024 college scholarships.

WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation wants to remind students that they are currently accepting applications for their 2024 college scholarships.

Monitoring Acreage Distribution and Agricultural Debt in 2024

California Ag Today
The agricultural economy hit some bumps in the road during 2023. What does 2024 potentially look like? Dave Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights talks about some of the things they’ll be watching next year.

NFU on AM Radio

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A coalition of agriculture groups recently penned a letter to lawmakers voicing support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, including National Farmers Union.

Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL gets a lot of lip service these days, but even before tariffs were making life more difficult for U.S. ag producers, the cost of doing business here was already boosting the price of U.S. goods over those from other countries.