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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.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
Accessibility to Dairy in Schools and USDA's Organic Transition Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
As kids head back to school, dairy and nutrition advocates encourage us to remember dairy, and USDA announces new Organic Transition Initiative.
Fruit-Vegetable Imports Hit Record and Farm Numbers Continue Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Fruit and vegetable import values rise to record levels, and the number of American farms continues slow, steady decline.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
Prop 12 Challenge and SCOTUS Glyphosate Denial
The Agribusiness Update
Solicitor General filed brief to the Supreme Court supporting challenge to California's Prop 12, and ag groups disappointed in SCOTUS denying consideration of glyphosate case.
Apple Export Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with today’s Fruit Grower Report. Exporting northwest tree fruit has been a particular challenge in recent months and years, and apples are no exception.
Apple Export Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover breaks down the export challenges the apple industry is facing.
Drought Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Constant drought warnings are overblown, according to University of Washington professor of atmospheric sciences, Cliff Mass.
Drought Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Constant drought warnings are overblown, according to University of Washington professor of atmospheric sciences, Cliff Mass.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
Fuel Prices Decline and Truck Driver Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Fuel prices decline again, and recently introduced legislation could help current truck driver shortage.
Vidalia Onion Pack Date and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Tomorrow, April 12, is the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onions, and Fuel Prices Decline.
Clean Fuels Alliance on RFS and Food and Ag Companies Cut Ties with Russia
The Agribusiness Update
The Clean Fuels Alliance is calling on the President to help maintain fuel supplies while supporting clean energy, and more food and agricultural companies are cutting ties with Russia.
California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado harvest is to be robust, but questions water and input costs are still there, and cases of bird flu are still popping up in Eastern states.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
NY Times Beef Op Ed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A U.S. lawmaker calls out the New York Times for an Op Ed that says U.S. cattle industry is destroying the planet and that doesn't set well with one Midwest Lawmaker.