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Congress Averts Shutdown and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Congress averts a second government shutdown, and USDA projects net farm income will recover this year.
AFBF on WOTUS and Senator Roberts on Shutdown
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duval calls on lawmakers to clarify WOTUS, and Kansas Senator Pat Roberts says shutdowns he's been a part of haven't worked.
USDOT Suspends ELD and USMCA with Gov't Shutdown
The Agribusiness Update
USDOT officially suspends requirement for livestock haulers to use electronic logging devices, and Government shutdown stalls progress on USMCA.
NILE Stock Show's Investment in Youth
Land & Livestock Report
NILE Stock Show's Investment in Youth
ICE Immigration Arrests and Bayer Stocks Down
The Agribusiness Update
ICE targets businesses for hiring and mistreating illegal immigrants, and Bayer stocks down after California jury orders $289-million payout for Monsanto's glyphosate violation.
Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.
Canada/Mexico Committed to NAFTA and Dairy Pride Act
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico and Canada remain committed to getting NAFTA deal done, and Senators get push-back from PETA on Dairy Pride Act.
FCC Presiding Over Rural Broadband and Farm Bill Urgency
The Agribusiness Update
FCC is presiding over debate on rural broadband, and Farm Bill urgency up in wake of Chinese tariffs.
Net Farm Income Down and Farm Bill Growing on Hard-Line GOP
The Agribusiness Update
USDA predicts Net Farm Income will be down for fourth time in five years, and Farm Bill becoming more attractive to hard-line conservatives.
Mixed Reaction Tax Bill and Ethanol Demand in China
The Agribusiness Update
Mixed Reaction to Senate Tax Bill, and ethanol demand climbing in China.
NAFTA Lost Opportunity and Dairy Processors Struggle
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Sector waits while NAFTA talks continue and opportunities lost, and Dairy Processors struggle to keep up with Production.
Senate Ag Committee Chairman says regulations are hindering farmers of organics produce
Colorado Ag Today
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts delivered remarks at a recent hearing on the 2018 Farm Bill
Food Stamp Requirements and Sugar & Obesity
The Agribusiness Update
Possible changes in SNAP Program, and Sugars & Obesity
USDA Delays and Perdue Endorsement
The Agribusiness Update
The consequences of a last second Ag Secretary and Key Endorsement for Perdue
CO Fruit and Vegetable Growers Assn President Advocates on Behalf of Members
Colorado Ag Today
Last week Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association President Robert Sakata was in Washington D.C. meeting with elected officials and government agency representatives on issues critical to Colorado produce growers' success.
Trespassing Drones What are Your Options?
Farm of the Future
As we know photos can be taken from public roads but no one should step on private property uninvited. However, the the air above your private property is considered national air space — controlled by the FAA and is NOT your personal property.
Failed GMO Labeling Legislation
Farm of the Future
On Wednesday voluntary GMO labeling suffered, at least, a temporary setback in the Senate as Democrats blocked the GOP bill on a procedural vote, but a key Democrat left the door open for more talks on a compromise.
Drone and Management Decisions Continued
Farm of the Future
Today we continue a two-part conversation with Robert Blair — Vice President of Agriculture with Measure — a drone service company. With ag producers prices lower than a year ago, farmers must examine their operation and look for improvements to increase efficiencies.
Drone and Management Decisions
Farm of the Future
Today we will begin a two-part conversation with Robert Blair — Vice President of Agriculture with Measure — a drone service company. It is an exciting time in agriculture with the many amazing technologies available to help farmers become more efficient and improve their bottom line.