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More FL Ag Land Preserved Through Easements
Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the protection of over 8,000 acres of Florida agricultural land through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Florida Spends Millions Protecting Farmland
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Monday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of three family farms in the Florida Wildlife Corridor through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks and Production Drop Forecast for Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The FBI is warning ag cooperatives to be wary of possible cyberattacks, and the International Grains Council is forecasting global corn production to drop this year.
USDA Adds to School Meal Funding and RCALF Skeptical on Meat Supply Stragegy
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces adjustments to school meal reimbursements, and RCALF says President's strategy on meat supply challenges progress but remains skeptical.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama residents could qualify for USDA's D-SNAP aid, and National Pork Producers Council calling for California's Prop 12 to be declared invalid.
Organic Certification Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining the call to rethink changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, including proposed reductions in the reimbursement rate and maximum assistance allowed.
Organic Certification Changes
Fruit Grower Report
A bipartisan group in the House of Representatives, including Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, is letting Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue know they're concerned about changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
NPPC Labeling Ads and U.S. Pork to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
A series of ads will run at the Des Moines, Iowa airport through mid February highlighting difference between pork and plant-based pork substitutes, and U.S. pork to Central American reaches another record in 2019.
Iowa-Illinois Ag Reimbursements and Potatoes for Kids Health
The Agribusiness Update
Iowa and Illinois take 20% of all trade war tariff reimbursement payments, and Ryerson study finds children who eat potatoes for breakfast have better memories, improved blood sugar levels and better appetite suppression.
New Red Spinach and SNAP Participation Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases new "red spinach," and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation down.
NW Cherries to China
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the trade war with China and retaliatory tariffs, NW cherry growers are not left out completely.
U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement and Chinese Ad in Iowa
The Agribusiness Update
President signs new U.S.-South Korea trade agreement, and China runs trade ad in Des Moines Register ahead of November midterm elections.
Grocery Decline and Mexico Considers Lifting Corn Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Grocery Prices Decline to 50-year Low, and Mexico Considers Duty-Free Corn from Brazil and Argentina
USDA Delays and Perdue Endorsement
The Agribusiness Update
The consequences of a last second Ag Secretary and Key Endorsement for Perdue
Didier 4 Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clint Didier is running for Congress in the 4th District with farmers on his mind.
Concerns With Conservation Easement
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are benefits and pitfalls, with conservation easements, typically involve the agency you select. For farmers and ranchers who may be considering entering in to conservation easements, Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust Executive Director Erik Glenn advises that you choose your partners wisely