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Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Georgia Quality Cotton Awards and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting last month, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Hurrican Debby Impact and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the USDA to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Grizzly Bear Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Back in April, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that goes against the wishes of the people who actually live there.
Grizzly Bear Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Back in April, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that goes against the wishes of the people who actually live there.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
Florida Water Restrictions and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Half of Florida residents don’t know about local water restrictions, according to the latest University of Florida study, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.
AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.
Ag Automation Growing and John Deere Partners with SpaceX
The Agribusiness Update
With farm labor costs increasing, growers continue to look to automation to do jobs traditionally done by people, and John Deere announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers.
Florida Strawberry Harvest and John Deere Partners with SpaceX
The Agribusiness Update
We are at the peak of Florida strawberry harvest, a time when growers are doing all they can to make sure consumers can find their favorite fruit at the market, and John Deere announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers.
Japanese Beetle Progress and Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning efforts to get consent to treat target properties for the invasive Japanese beetle, and an effort is underway to get Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in the new farm bill.
Dam Meetings Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.
Dam Meetings Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.
Autonomous Tractors and 2023 Farm Bill Feedback
The Agribusiness Update
Autonomous tractors are becoming more attractive to farmers as they look to remain productive, and online form allows House Ag Committee to gather farmer feedback for 2023 Farm Bill.
Georgia Plants Fewer Acres and 2023 Farm Bill Feedback
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers expected to plant 35,000 fewer acres of major crops, and online form gathers farmer feedback for 2023 Farm Bill.
China Trade Cheating Restitution Act and Large Dairies Grow Faster
The Agribusiness Update
China Trade Cheating Restitution Act introduced, and Large Dairies grow faster than smaller operations.
USDA Crop Insurance Updates and Rural Broadband Loans and Grants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA updates crop insurance for farmers, and applications are being accepted for rural broadband loans and grants.