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NAWG Fly-In Priorities and House Bill Bans Prohibiting Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers completed the second part of its 2023 summer Farm Bill Fly-Ins to the nation’s capital, and the House of Representatives approved a bill prohibiting California’s attempt to eliminate all gas-powered vehicles.
$250 million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers, and farmers who use manure as a fertilizer get most of the livestock byproduct from their own operations.
Surviving a PTO Entanglement
Southeast Regional Ag News
We can all preach ag safety. You can reiterate the lessons to your kids and personnel. But until you’re in that moment of slow motion when something is going wrong, it’s hard to connect.
California Alfalfa Supplies Rebound and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to more rain, supplies of alfalfa hay and other forages in California have rebounded, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Boosting Honeybee Immune System and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists have successfully tested a new way of boosting honeybees’ immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Florida Foreign Purchases of Ag Land and Gas Prices Fall Again
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner is pleased with the passage of Senate bill aimed at stopping foreign powers from buying ag lands, and the average National gas price fall for the third straight week.
California Water-Efficient Infrastructure and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers invest in water-efficient infrastructure to address Imperial Valley irrigation problems, and African Swine Fever returns to China.
NASS Ag Labor Survey and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's National Ag Statistic Service will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in April, and African Swine Fever reappears in China.
California Harnesses Cow Power and Specialty Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
The Golden State becomes leader in harnessing "Cow Power" to produce renewable fuels, and California farmers purchase the most Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Horticultural Council president, Mark Powers says among the many challenges facing growers this year is finding an ample labor supply and what those workers will be paid.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Horticultural Council president, Mark Powers says among the many challenges facing growers this year is finding an ample labor supply and what those workers will be paid.
Ethanol and EVs Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the push for electric vehicles surges and power supply challenges are exposed, it underscores the biofuels industry argument that there is plenty of room for both to fill our transportation needs.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers shares his views on climate smart practices in the tree fruit industry.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers shares his views on climate smart practices in the tree fruit industry.
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.
Sugar Cane Ethanol Plant and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
A California company plans to build the first ethanol plant in America powered byu sugar cane, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in drought.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
OSU researchers are finding the extent of the health benefits of raspberries that include being jam-packed with antioxidants.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
OSU researchers are finding the extent of the health benefits of raspberries that include being jam-packed with antioxidants.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With summer upon us, Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers talks ag labor and wages that are a big concern for industry employers.