Search: proposal
71 Results
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Well System Proposal Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
Well System Proposal Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
Peanut Allergy Research and SAF Coalition Growing
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board is beginning a process for food allergy research funding and a request for proposals is open through August 7, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition welcomed ten new organizations into its membership.
Urban Ag Grant Applications and El Niño to La Niña Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.
Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.
RFS Disappointment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator, and biofuels advocate, Chuck Grassley slams the EPA over recent volume proposals for next year's biodiesel.
FDA Proposes New Ag Water Rules and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA proposes new rules to safeguard water used in agriculture, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
Florida Orange Forecast Reduced and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reduces forecast for Florida oranges, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
California Snowpack 160% Above Normal and US Dairy on Canadian Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
California snowpack is 160% higher than normal in first snow survey of the year, and US Dairy celebrates decision on Canadian restrictions.
Kentucky D-SNAP Benefits and US Dairy Celebrates Canadian Access
The Agribusiness Update
Low-income Kentucky residents recovering from weather extremes may be eligible for USDA's D-SNAP benefits, and US Dairy celebrates decision on access to Canadian market.
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.
California Drought Impact Lessens and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Turns out the impact of drought in California may not be as bad as once feared, and American Farm Bureau President no happy with with proposed WOTUS changes.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
Dam Removal Study
Fruit Grower Report
State Senator Mark Schoesler says the new plan to study removal of four lower Snake River dams, brought forward by Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray, is a waste of time and suspicious.