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Net Cash Farm Income Higher and FSA Equity Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
USDA forecasts net cash farm income to increase 8.7% over last year, and USDA's Farm Service Agency investigation over equity concerns.
Modernized ESA Regulations Reinstated and September Wheat Production Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions, and USDA's September wheat production forecast is unchanged from August.
Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.
Georgia Governor Receive 4-H Honors and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp receive Green Jacket Award from Georgia 4-H, and U.S. farmers to plant more corn acreage next year according to a new survey.
Ag Conservationists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testifies before Senate in support of Livestock Regulatory Protection Act to emphasize that farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Before Senate Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday to express his support.
Drought Hits California Production and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
A third year of drought is causing a drop in production for California farmers and ranchers, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4 % over last year.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.
Inflation Reduction Act Expected Friday in U.S. House
Southeast Regional Ag News
With climate change emission reductions a big part of the bill, the debate over cost and impact is heating up
FWMA in Senate
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the push is on to convince Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help both ag employers and workers.
Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt
Fruit Grower Report
Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse brings us up to date on why it's time for the Senate to pass this legislation.
More California Water Curtailments and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
State says more California water curtailments expected, and Rural land markets continue to surge.
Georgia Firefly Protection and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is asking everyone to protect firefly habitat, and Rural land market continues to surge.
California Farm Bureau Water Forum and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau holds water forum for county bureaus, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotional fund raiser for Farm Rescue.