Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.

Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.

Fairness in cattle markets

Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.

ESA Amendment Act Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman, of Arkansas, and Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, Chair of the

Congressional Western Caucus have introduced the ESA Amendment Act.

ESA Amendment Act Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman, of Arkansas, and Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, Chair of the

Congressional Western Caucus have introduced the ESA Amendment Act.

More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined

The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.

USDA's Milk Price Changes and Biggest Corn and Soy Crops Ever

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s proposed changes to how milk should be priced could impact California dairy farmers more negatively than other states, and farmers are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever.

Fair and Competitive Markets and U.S. Egg Production Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rule titled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.1 billion in May, down 2% from May of 2023.

California Water Quality Regulations and USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in San Diego County say proposed water quality regulations for commercial ag operations are burdensome and costly, and USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. agriculture.

Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding

The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.

Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding

The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.

and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate

The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to standards for grades of shelled and whole pecans, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.

California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued

The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.

California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued

The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.

EPA Cares More About Rats than Farmers and Ag Landscape on Brink of Shift

The Agribusiness Update
Senator Chuck Grassley and 15 Senate colleagues are challenging the EPA to abandon its proposed measures targeting 11 rodenticides, and the global ag landscape is on the brink of a large shift with the crop protection chemicals market witnessing extraordinary growth.

Grizzly Bear Update Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The subject of Grizzly Bears being reintroduced to the North Cascades is gaining traction again and a familiar voice is urging the people in that area to let their voices be heard … once again.

Grizzly Bear Update Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The subject of Grizzly Bears being reintroduced to the North Cascades is gaining traction again and a familiar voice is urging the people in that area to let their voices be heard … once again.

National Farmers Union Pushes for Change in EPA Tailpipe Emissions Proposal

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union, Senior Adviser, Ann Steckel

Fair & Competitive Markets in Farm Bill and Women in Agriculture Act

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and White House co-hosted a meeting to discuss competition priorities in the farm bill, and Lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act.

USMCA's Third Anniversary and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in June

The Agribusiness Update
July 1 was the third anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points.