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$59 million U of I grant
Idaho Ag Today
The future status of a $59 million grant University of Idaho received to help Idaho farmers implement “climate-smart” practices is uncertain.
Wolf Drone Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The next big use for drones might be using them to haze wolves that are attacking cattle. In Oregon, the USDA Wildlife Service’s Southwest District Supervisor, Paul Wolf says they really weren’t too sure what to expect.
Wolf Drone Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The next big use for drones might be using them to haze wolves that are attacking cattle. In Oregon, the USDA Wildlife Service’s Southwest District Supervisor, Paul Wolf says they really weren’t too sure what to expect.
Virtual Fencing and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Analysis
The Agribusiness Update
Need new fencing? A pilot program for virtual fencing that uses GPS enabled collars to monitor each animal's location, and the Congressional Budget Office released a second cost analysis for the revised AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
Millions in Emergency Funds Thrown at H5N1
Southeast Regional Ag News
Along with investing $824 million, the USDA is launching a voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program that could ease transportation woes.
No More Clicking And Scrolling; Just Ask
Farm of the Future
Artificial intelligence is providing new platforms both farmers and trusted advisors to access data for agronomic problems.
USDA's Remote Grading Pilot
Line on Agriculture
USDA Secretary of Agriculture announced the launch of the program while in Colorado speaking about value-added and food security topics.
Farm Labor Program Grants for U.S. Ag Employers
Line on Agriculture
Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montano Greene
EATS Act Opposition and US Grain Conference in Asia
The Agribusiness Update
American farmers and ranchers were in Washington, D.C. last week to state their opposition to the EATS Act, and the U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference is a cornerstone buyers conference for U.S. grains in Southeast Asia.
Baby Formula Tariffs in 2023 and Ethanol Production Margins Weaken
The Agribusiness Update
Baby formula imports will see tariffs again in 2023 when exemptions expire, and America's ethanol production margins weaken in late 2022.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association welcomes release of final rule to establish the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program.
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Christmas Tree Demand and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Demand is strong for Christmas trees in California, and USDA announces withdrawal of Horse Protection Act regulations.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
Wildfires & Livestock Evacuations and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
California's Dixie wildfire has forces widespread livestock evacuations, and USDA to use $167-million to deploy rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
Hemp Pilot Program Extension and Chlorpyrifos Assessment by EPA
The Agribusiness Update
National Industrial Hemp Council pushes for extension of Hemp Pilot Program, and EPA assessment concludes chlorpyrifos poses no risk to children.