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New BLM Director Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
New BLM Director Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
USDA on ASF in Haiti and Bayer to Offer Organic Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service calls discovery of ASF in Haiti unfortunate but not unexpected, and Bayer to offer organically produced vegetable seeds.
Ag Disappointed in Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans are disappointed in the social spending bill pushed through by Democrats that left some much needed ag spending out.
H-2A Doubles Workforce and Dems Incomplete Spending Package
The Agribusiness Update
The H-2A Ag Guestworker program has more than doubled in size since 2010, and Democrats pass an incomplete spending package for the Build Back Better Act.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
The Agribusiness Update
NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
California Tomato Production Down and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
California tomato growers are expecting a bit smaller crop this year than last, and USMEF recognizes the importance of sustainability for U.S. red meat.
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
AGH Nest Found Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first Asian Giant Hornets nest for 2021 has been found in a rural area east of Blaine in Whatcom County.
AGH Nest Found Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first Asian Giant Hornets nest for 2021 has been found in a rural area east of Blaine in Whatcom County.
Cattlemen's College in Nashville and USDA Invests in Rural Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
The 28th Annual Cattlemen's College was held in Nashville last week as part of the NCBA Trade Show, and USDA invests $500-million in rural healthcare.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Rural Scams
Fruit Grower Report
Scams are abundant these days and that includes in rural America.
Arkansas Continues Flood Recovery and Beef Industry Bounces Back
The Agribusiness Update
Arkansas continues its recovery from summer flooding, and beef industry bounces back with progress expected into 2022.
Wildfires & Livestock Evacuations and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
California's Dixie wildfire has forces widespread livestock evacuations, and USDA to use $167-million to deploy rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders and China ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders made by Bobby's Restaurant in Eva, and China's efforts to control African Swine Fever remains complicated.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.