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New BLM Director Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
New BLM Director Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
Cropland Value Higher and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports 2020 cropland value up nearly 8%, and Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer higher in August.
Ag Exports Up Nearly 25% and Ag Employment Stable for Past Decade
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ag Exports for 2021 running nearly 25% higher, and Ag wages and employment remain stable over past decade.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.
Pistachio Thief and Racial Discrimination Defeat
The Agribusiness Update
A pistachio thief is caught in California, and racial discrimination relief suffers another defeat with Florida judge.
National Pollinator Week and US-EU Drop Trade Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
This is National Pollinator Week, and U.S. and European Union come to an agreement that will drop trade tariffs on some ag products.
Drought and Hay Prices and Aging Water Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
Parched grazing pastures push up prices for hay, and Farm Groups urge Congress to include aging water systems into next infrastructure legislation.
JBS Ransomeware Attack and Ag Chair Scott Warns of Biden's Estate Tax
The Agribusiness Update
JBS is hit by Russian hackers in ransomeware attack, and House Ag Chair David Scott warns of President Biden's capital gains tax would be a financial burden for farm families.
Farmers to Families Food Box Support and Crop Commodity Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture show support for Farmers to Families Food Box Program, and Crop Commodity Prices move up.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Past-Due Farm Loan Collection and Empty Cargo Containers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA has suspended past-due farm loan collections, and investigation begins on shipping containers headed to China empty.
Georgia Farm Bureau Sets 2021 Priorities and AFBF Mental Health Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau Board sets priorities for 2021, and American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health issues greater in past year.
U.S. Ag Imports Grow and Ag Relief for COVID and Trade War
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. has become one of the largest agricultural importers in the world, and Ag Relief high for both COVID and Trade related problems.
Small Farm Safety Protocols and Automated Farm Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Survey finds small farmers lacking in food safety protocols, and automated farm labor gains momentum during pandemic.
Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and USDA & Alabama Sally Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show mixed results for produce exports, and reminder to Alabama residents that USDA has assistance for Hurricane Sally recovery.