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Keeping California Family Farms Competitive
California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc Lawsuit and Pumpkins Grown in Every State
The Agribusiness Update
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach, and pumpkins are grown commercially in every U.S. State, for cooking and baking to decorating and jack-o'-lanterns.
October is Farm to School Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
October is National Farm to School month, when schools and farmers alike can celebrate the fresh foods grown by local farmers and served to local students.
Farmers Getting Squeezed Out and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With some of the state’s major ag commodities struggling and farmers and ranchers facing increasing pressures, and California farmers say the industry will continue to lose farms, and the Food Price Index increased 0.2% in July, as it did in June.
Farmers Getting Squeezed Out and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With some of the state’s major ag commodities struggling and farmers and ranchers facing increasing pressures, and California farmers say the industry will continue to lose farms, and the Food Price Index increased 0.2% in July, as it did in June.
Farmers Getting Squeezed Out and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With some of the state’s major ag commodities struggling and farmers and ranchers facing increasing pressures, and California farmers say the industry will continue to lose farms, and the Food Price Index increased 0.2% in July, as it did in June.
Farmers Getting Squeezed Out and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With some of the state’s major ag commodities struggling and farmers and ranchers facing increasing pressures, and California farmers say the industry will continue to lose farms, and the Food Price Index increased 0.2% in July, as it did in June.
GDA Feed Program Passes Audit and H-2A Usage Reaches New High
The Agribusiness Update
GDA’s Ag Inputs Division’s Feed Program passed their Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards audit, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
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.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program, and Northwest Horticultural Council Senior Vice President Kate Tynan breaks them down.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program, and Northwest Horticultural Council Senior Vice President Kate Tynan breaks them down.
Labor Revisions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council Sr. Vice President Kate Tynan explains why new labor revisions to the H-2A visa program don't do enough to help with labor challenges and probably add to them.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council Sr. Vice President Kate Tynan explains why new labor revisions to the H-2A visa program don't do enough to help with labor challenges and probably add to them.
NCBA on EPA Regulations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Cattlemen's Beef Association urges support for Livestock Regulatory Protection Act that would ban EPA from unnecessary regulations on livestock industry.
Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.
Georgia Governor Receive 4-H Honors and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp receive Green Jacket Award from Georgia 4-H, and U.S. farmers to plant more corn acreage next year according to a new survey.
Ag Conservationists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testifies before Senate in support of Livestock Regulatory Protection Act to emphasize that farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.