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Thousands of Workers Hired in SE Region and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
32,000 workers were hired directly by farms in the Southeast Region, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.
Trucking Bills Step in Right Direction and H-2A Visa Numbers Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Industry trade groups say trucking bills passed by the House Transportation Committee are a step in the right direction, and the number of H-2A visas for ag workers continues to grow.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
The Fight Continues for AM Radio
Southeast Regional Ag News
Multiple automobile manufacturers intend to take AM radio out of future vehicles. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently talked about the question of AM radio remaining in the dashboards of American-made vehicles
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
Oregon Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
May is Oregon Wine Month, and Oregon Wine Board Director of Marketing, Neil Ferguson shares what that celebration will look like this year.
Oregon Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
May is Oregon Wine Month, and Oregon Wine Board Director of Marketing, Neil Ferguson shares what that celebration will look like this year.
Colorado River Water Challenges and Corn Consultations with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers challenged by the Colorado River water levels, and Corn groups thankful for consultations with Mexico.
New California Fertilizer Rules and Farm Real Estate Values Higher
The Agribusiness Update
New fertilizer rules took effect in California's Central Coast region this month, and farm real estate values climb considerably higher in 2022.
WWVWA New Leadership Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance has named former Communications Director, Liz Knapke as the new Executive Director to replace Robert Hansen who retired last week.
WWVWA New Leadership Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance has named former Communications Director, Liz Knapke as the new Executive Director to replace Robert Hansen who retired last week.
Saacke Named WFB's New VP and Russian Threat to Ukraine Wheat
The Agribusiness Update
Ron Saacke named new Administrative Vice President of Washington Farm Bureau, and Russia military threatens much of Ukraine's winter wheat regions.
Peanut Prices Higher and Russia Threat to Ukraine Wheat
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices for all farmer stock peanuts go higher for the week ending July 2nd, and Russia military a threat in Ukraine winter wheat regions.
Building Local and Regional Food Systems - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Many consumers like the idea of buying local food, but the infrastructure to grow local food systems is lacking.
Building Local and Regional Food Systems - Part One
Farm of the Future
Local food has been a trend for decades now, and demand soared during the pandemic.
GA Investment, AL Ag Center Scrapped, and a FL Citrus Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.