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Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Recent USDA Corn Numbers Surprise the Markets
Line on Agriculture
USDA's March Prospective Plantings report has corn numbers higher than expected.
Replacement Heifer and Cattle on Feed Trends Affecting Markets
Line on Agriculture
Market Analyst, Bryan Irey offers insight into the cattle market trends.
End of 2023/Early 2024 Commodity Markets Influencers
Line on Agriculture
Crossroads Co-Op Regional Manager, Brian Irey anticipates the focus to be on South American weather as 2023 comes to a close.
Livestock Feeding Robot
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A pair of Texas ranchers have built a ROBOT to help with one of their more mundane tasks: feeding.
Keeping An Eye on Cattle For Grain Market Reaction
Line on Agriculture
Grain Merchandiser and Regional Manager, Bryan Irey Says Cattle Numbers Impact Grain Markets
RMA Roadshow Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
RMA Roadshow Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
Rail Strike Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The President sends mixed messages as the ag community waits to see if a railroad strike can be averted, something that could cripple production nationwide.
30 Billion E15 Miles Driven and Thompson Calls Framework "Tone Deaf"
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. drivers have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15 fuel, and House Ag Committee Republican Leader Glenn Thompson calls framework for addressing nation's crippled food supply chain "tone deaf."
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.
American Meat Consumption Down and Biotech Modernization
The Agribusiness Update
Packing plants closures cause drop in U.S. meat consumption, and USDA to modernize biotechnology regulations for agriculture.
California Strawberry Stands and Tyson Closes Pork Plants
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry stands set to open, and Tyson shuts down pork plant in Iowa.
Survey by Senator Sheldon
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An annual survey by Democratic Senator Tim Sheldon draws surprising results for Western Washington district.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
NAFTA Huge for U.S. Dairy Exports and DOJ on Bayer/Monsanto
The Agribusiness Update
Informa Economic analysis ID's NAFTA as key U.S. dairy export need to Mexico, and DOJ wants Bayer to divest more before Monsanto takeover.