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California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Crop Protection Goes Digital
Farm of the Future
As farming has embraced more digital technologies, the industry has been able to reduce its reliance on chemicals.
Ag Workforce Vaccination Push Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest season quickly approaches, preparations for vaccinating the workforce are on.
Ag Workforce Vaccination Push Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest season quickly approaches, preparations for vaccinating the workforce are on.
Ag Workforce Vaccination Push Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest season quickly approaches, preparations for vaccinating the workforce are on.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about the push to get farm workers vaccinated ahead of harvest season.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Bringing Farm Chemistry Together
Farm of the Future
Vive Crop Protection is developing crop protection products that can be applied with starter fertilizer.
Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
USDA $5.5-million for Florida Pest Detection and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $5.5-million for pest detection and surveillance, and Western State push for water infrastructure funding in future packages.
Potato Sales Record Quarter and Ag Transportation Push
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh potato sales reach record highs in fourth quarter, and Ag groups urge President-elect to enhance ag transportation infrastructure.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.