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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.
Newhouse at USMCA Signing Pt 1
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.
Worldwide Citrus Estimates Down and Wheat Growers Hail USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA estimates worldwide production of citrus will be lower, and National Association of Wheat Growers hail President Trump's signing of USMCA.
National Potato Council Reacts to USMCA Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles talks about the benefits of finally getting USMCA across the finish line.
Perdue Hails USMCA and USDA Funds for Rural WA Internet
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue hails President's signing of the USMCA, and $2.4-million in USDA funds for rural broadband expansion in Washington state.
National Potato Council Reacts to USMCA Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles talks about the benefits of finally getting USMCA across the finish line.