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USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
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The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
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Interest Rates and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Soaring interest costs are cutting into farm profits this year, and one Ag senator blames administration spending policies, according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.
USDA Livestock Risk and Specialty Crops Programs For Price Declines
Line on Agriculture
Marcia Bunger, Risk Management Agency Administrator for USDA talks about popular programs for US producers.
Support for Low-Carbon Ethanol Fuels and Americans Rate Diets Low
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows continued voter support for lower-cost, lower-carbon ethanol fuels, and USDA's Economic Research Service surveyshows Americans don't rate diets high.
California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
New Florida Immigration Law and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Is a new immigration law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis creating panic in the state’s ag community, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
New California Ag Laws and Combine Sales Healthy in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
New California laws are expected to impact farm operations and exports, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports 2022 closes out with healthy combine sales.
National Peanut Board CEO to Retire and Combine Sales End 2022 Healthy
The Agribusiness Update
National Peanut Board President Bob Parker announces he will retire at the end of 2023, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers report combine harvester sales finish 2022 with healthy sales.
Energy Inflation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GOP Senators say Administration needs to do something about soaring fuel prices,and do it NOW!
Pandemic Lingers in Georgia and Ag Groups Want Chlorpyrifos
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic effects are lingering in Georgia ag community, and ag groups sue over EPA's proposed revocation of Chlorpyrifos.
Dems Impact on Ag Pt2
Fruit Grower Report
Western Caucus Chair, Congressman Dan Newhouse gave a Republican address last week talking about the destructive policies being pushed by President Biden and far-left Democrats that seem to exclude rural America from the conversation.
Dems Impact on Ag Pt1
Fruit Grower Report
Western Caucus Chair, Congressman Dan Newhouse gave a Republican address last week talking about the destructive policies being pushed by President Biden and far-left Democrats that seem to exclude rural America from the conversation.
Gas-Diesel Prices Slip and Tractor & Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices slip in the wake of Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm Nicholas, and U.S. tractor and combine sales increase last month.
Turkey Consumption Stable and Butter Use Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Americans will eat about 16 pounds of turkey this year, and butter use continues to climb as more home baking and cooking happens during pandemic.
Turkey Consumption Stable and Butter Use Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Americans will eat about 16 pounds of turkey this year, and butter use continues to climb as more home baking and cooking happens during pandemic.
Cattle Farmers Call for Fair Market Policies
Farm of the Future
Cattle Farmers Call for Fair Market Policies
Cage-free Hens in Michigan and USMCA Frustrations in Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Michigan follows suit in Cal, Wa, Or and Mass as states banning caged egg-laying hens, and as delays continue with USMCA frustration grow in the Ag industry.