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Cotton Confidence: Trust Protocol Sees Record Growth
Southeast Regional Ag News
More acres and more growers are joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, signaling strong momentum for sustainable, data-driven production.
Cotton Disease Undetected and Microsoft FFA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
A virus responsible for damaging cotton crops across the southern U.S. has been lurking in fields for nearly 20 years, undetected, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
Inslee Approves Solar Project and USDA Rebuilds Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The Agribusiness Update
In one of his last official acts before Governor Jay Inslee left office, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.
GDA Confirms Latest Case of Bird Flu and USDA Rebuilds Vaccine Stockpile
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed a positive case of bird flu in a small, backyard flock, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.
UF Grant to Combat Avocado Disease and Small Family Farms Rule
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists secure $5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.
Wahlberg Joins Clean Energy Campaign and India Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Donnie Wahlberg has joined Clean Fuels Alliance America in a campaign to raise awareness about Bioheat Fuel, and USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to India in April.
Climate Partnership Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse introduces the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act that would allocate funding for land-grant institutions to work with farmers to boost climate practices.
USTR and Fertilizer Imports
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai takes questions about tariffs and the impact they have on the price of fertilizer imports.
Florida CARES Nominations and Fuel Prices Remain Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse joins a Congressional group to call on the Department of Homeland Security opposing the new rules requiring proof of vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
Border Crossing Vax Rules Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse joins a Congressional group to call on the Department of Homeland Security opposing the new rules requiring proof of vaccination for anyone coming to the U.S. from Mexico, including foreign ag guestworkers.
FLA Avocado Marketing Order and West Coast Produce Expo LIVE
The Agribusiness Update
South Florida avocados has voted to continue their marketing order, and West Coast Produce Expo will be held live, In-Person in May.
Trump to USDA 5% Cuts and Roundup Verdict
The Agribusiness Update
President orders USDA to cut 5% in spending, and Judge considers reversing $289-million Roundup verdict.
Farmer's Market Flowers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
High School Senior Does Her Fair Share Farming and Selling Family Flowers.
Commitment to High Quality Animal Care
Food Forethought
Recent National Milk Producers Federation report shows that dairy farmers currently use and continue to adopt high quality animal care practices.
Smarter and More Responsible Development
Food Forethought
Urban development will continue to happen, but we need to be smarter and more responsible with it.