More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined

The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.

Farm Bill Optimism Pt

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Republican Dan Newhouse says he’s feeling a bit more optimistic about getting a new Farm Bill passed than he was before the August recess.

Farm Bill Optimism Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Republican Dan Newhouse says he’s feeling a bit more optimistic about getting a new Farm Bill passed than he was before the August recess.

Farmers Want Proven Solutions

Farm of the Future
Elevated costs and reduced profits margins are causing farmers to be more picky about what new technology they are bringing to their fields.

Future Agtech Innovations and Challenges

Farm of the Future
Where will agtech be in the coming decade or two? Croptimistic Technology CEO Cory Willness weighs in.

Farm Bill Hope Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.

Farm Bill Hope Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.

Not Surprising in 2024 and Biological Push Continues in 2024

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Journal and Purdue University’s December Economists’

Monthly Monitor shows views slightly more optimistic than a month ago as they look at unexpected headlines they wouldn’t be surprised to see in 2024, and AgriThority put together its top ten trends for the new year.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.

Farm Bill Optimism and EU Not Concerned About Glyphosate

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are slightly more optimistic that Congress will get a new farm bill passed this year, and the European Food Safety Agency says it hasn’t identified areas of concern that would stop the reapproval of glyphosate.

SNAP Requirement Debate and USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program

The Agribusiness Update
House Ranking Ag Committee member David Scott pushes back against Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit framework, and USDA announces sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program runs through May 26.

Tree Fruit Optimism

Fruit Grower Report
Craving a return to "normal" times, Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says he's feel at least little bit of optimism for growers this year.

U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optimistic.

U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optiimistic.

U.S.-Mexico Potato Update Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Progress is being made for U.S. fresh potato exports to all of Mexico and NPC CEO Kam Quarles says that's a very good thing!

U.S.-Mexico Potato Update Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Progress is being made for U.S. fresh potato exports to all of Mexico and NPC CEO Kam Quarles says that's a very good thing!

Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic and U.S. to Press China on Phase One

The Agribusiness Update
The Equipment Manufacturers Association's survey leaves them optimistic about economic recovery, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she'll press China on living up to its Phase One trade obligations.

Alabama FB Innovation Finalists and U.S. to Press China on Phase One

The Agribusiness Update
Two Alabama companies are semi-finalists for the American Farm Bureau Federation's Ag Innovation Challenge, and U.S. Trade Representative Tai to press China on Phase-One obligations.

Poll Shows Producers Optimistic and Ag Exports to China Soar

The Agribusiness Update
A recent poll shows producers are optimistic thanks to increased farm prices, and U.S. farm exports to China on path to possible record sales.