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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
As California farmers prepare for groundwater cutbacks with implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, they are trying to stretch every drop, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
Beef Checkoff Analysis and House & Senate Pass Spending Bills
The Agribusiness Update
An independent analysis of the Beef Checkoff thoroughly assessed the effectiveness and additional financial benefits, and both chambers of Congress have now approved their Fiscal Year 2025 Ag-FDA funding bills out of the full committees.
Public Forum on Dam Removal Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and others will be holding a public forum Wednesday at the WSU Tri-Cities campus to hear your thoughts on breaching the dams.
Public Forum on Dam Removal Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and others will be holding a public forum Wednesday at the WSU Tri-Cities campus to hear your thoughts on breaching the dams.
PSA's New App Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko tells us about PSA's launch of an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
PSA's New App Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko tells us about PSA's launch of an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
Dam Task Force Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse reacts to the Biden Administration announced forming of the Columbia River Taskforce that will look for ways to breach the four Lower Snake River dams.
Dam Task Force Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse reacts to the Biden Administration announced forming of the Columbia River Taskforce that will look for ways to breach the four Lower Snake River dams.
Ag Trade Deficit Grows and Black-operated Farms Hit Record Acreage
The Agribusiness Update
After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade SURPLUSES, staggering ag trade DEFICITS over the past two years have caught the nation's attention, and the average size of Black or African-American-operated farms reached a record high of 163 acres in 2022.
Farm Bill Newhouse Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether we’re going to get a new farm bill this year depends on who you talk to, with many in the ag sector saying there needs to be more “farm” in the farm bill.
Vine Seed Replacement Crops and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Vegetable seed companies have cut back production while Sacramento Valley producers scrambling to find replacement crops, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Vine Seed Replacement Crops and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Vegetable seed companies have cut back production while Sacramento Valley producers scrambling to find replacement crops, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Farm Bill Newhouse Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether we’re going to get a new farm bill this year depends on who you talk to, with many in the ag sector saying there needs to be more “farm” in the farm bill.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Southeast Prep for Hurricane Season and China Bans Meat from U.S. Port
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along Southeast coastal areas need to get their emergency supply kits and first aid kits ready with a busy hurricane season in the forecast, and China bans meat exports from a West Coast cold storage facility near the Port of Oakland after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found.
WAC Apple Plates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
We’ve nearly reached the five-year mark of your ability to get Washington Apple Commission license
plates for your vehicle.
Read More State Level Food Sales Vary and Lab Grown Meat for Military
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service analyzed food sales at the state level and found per capita food sales reached $7,102 in 2023 with about 45% spent on food at home, and NCBA condemns lab-grown meat for military plan.