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UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.
USDA Announces Funding for Infrastructure and Clean Energy Improvements
Farm of the Future
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making significant investments in critical U.S. infrastructure.
Climate: A Hot Topic in the Next Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
“This farm bill that we’re debating in 2023 will need to be able to carry a label as the most climate-friendly bill that we have every passed in the Congress, in terms of agriculture," says former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor.
Renewable Fuel Volumes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Volumes are out and RFA head Geoff Cooper says it could have been worse.
Inflation Reduction Act won't help agricultural R&D funding shortage
Farm of the Future
The IRA does have a lot of money earmarked for climate-smart agriculture, but it doesn't provide R&D relief.
Florida Lawmakers Call for Disaster Declaration and Online Grocery Sales Improve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers call on USDA to declare a disaster area in counties impacted by Hurricane Ian, and online grocery sales improve in third-quarter.
Valent ReTain
Fruit Grower Report
Tree fruit storage can be tricky at times, but Valent's Allison Walston might be able to help.
2023 Ag Exports Take Hit and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
American ag exports may take a hit for the 2023 fiscal year, and USDA announces additional $21.9 million for meat and poultry grant program.
Georgia Pollinator Gardens and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 30 Georgia county Farm Bureaus plant pollinator gardens to celebrate former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's 95th birthday, and USDA announces additional funding for meat and Poultry grants.
How Inflation Reduction Legislation Impacts Producers
California Ag Today
Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
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.
Inflation Reduction Legislation Asks Producers to… Keep Doing What They’re Doing?
California Ag Today
Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.
However, the Washington Policy Center’s Initiative on Ag Director, Pam Lewison says producers already do a lot of the things they’re calling for.
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Climate Solutions in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New legislation brings more money for agriculture to address climate change, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says for things ag is already doing.
Georgia Expands Ag Education and Biofuels Welcome Inflation Reduction Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Education is developing elementary Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses to allow students to explore agricultural, and Biofuels group welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
Climate Solutions in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New legislation brings more money for agriculture to address climate change, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says for things ag is already doing.
Drought Hits California Production and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
A third year of drought is causing a drop in production for California farmers and ranchers, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4 % over last year.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.