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Ag Unionization Bill Fails
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate Bill in Olympia that would have given Washington farmworkers the right to collective bargaining has died, for this year anyway.
Indonesia Trade Talks and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
A tariff and trade deal between Indonesia and the U.S., on the brink of collapse last month, now appears to have been resolved, and the USDA is forecasting the agricultural trade deficit will shrink in 2026 more than previously anticipated.
RFA Applauds California's E15 Acceptance and Kieffer New NAWG CEO
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsome for signing Assembly Bill 30 into law, immediately legalizing lower-cost E15 fuel, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.
Taiwan and wheat
Idaho Ag Today
Lt. Governor Bedke to Join Idaho Wheat Industry for $1.2 Billion Idaho-Taiwan Wheat Export Agreement Signing.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
Florida's Rural Health Care Bill and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation commends Governor Ron DeSantis for signing legislation that will expand healthcare access for rural residents, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.
California Water Allocation and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers who irrigate with water from the Central Valley Project say they’re thankful for last month’s 35% water allocation, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
Hurricane Helene Relief and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged last week that tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing soon, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
Ag Groups Welcome New Congress and Beagle Brigade Act Signed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Groups gathered its leadership on Capitol Hill to welcome members of the new Congress as they were sworn in, and the National Pork Producers Council commended President Biden for signing the Beagle Brigade Act into law that provides reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.
Mexican Considers Chemical Bans and Farm Loan Interest Rates Up Sharply
The Agribusiness Update
A group of Mexican lawmakers are attempting to ban almost 200 pesticide chemicals, and farm loan interest rates are up sharply in third quarter.
Georgia Expands Ag Education and Biofuels Welcome Inflation Reduction Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Education is developing elementary Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses to allow students to explore agricultural, and Biofuels group welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
Ocean Shipping Reform Reaction and U.S.-Ukraine Ag Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting positively to the newly signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, and U.S. and Ukraine sign partnership to help secure world food supply.
Farm Real Estate Debt Grows in First Quarter and NASCAR Ethanol Milestone
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Real Estate debt at commercial banks grew modestly in the first quarter, and NASCAR reaches milestone of 20 million miles driven on E15 fuel.
Florida's Right To Farm Act and Farmer's on Biden's 50% GGE Reduction
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau president Hoblick applauds Governor DeSantis signing of Right to Farm Act modernization, and Farmers polled on President Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.
NEPA Modernization Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the need for modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
NEPA Modernization Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the need for modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Chipping Potatoes to Japan and Ag Innovation Agenda-USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Japan will now allow U.S. chipping potatoes Year-Round, and USDA announces Ag Innovation Agenda.
Newhouse at USMCA Signing Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Sunnyside Republican, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse had the honor of attending the signing of the USMCA and talks about what it means for farmers.