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Idaho culinary harvest tour
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho department of agriculture spokesperson Erica White talks about an Idaho culinary harvest tour.
Congress Resumes Farm Bill Efforts and House Passes Farmland Ownership Act
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional leaders from both parties say they’ll resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, and the House of Representatives passed the “Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act.”
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
GA Farm Bureau to D.C. and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
A group of 37 Georgia Farm Bureau members and staff visited Washington, D.C., earlier this month to meet with members of the Georgia congressional delegation, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau encouraging members to voice opposition to checkoff amendment, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
Florida Citrus Expo and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida citrus researchers and Extension program staff to provide educational programs at the Florida Citrus Expo, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Washington Wine's New Leader Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Following a months-long search, the Washington State Wine Commission has hired Kristina Kelley as its new Executive Director.
Washington Wine's New Leader Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Following a months-long search, the Washington State Wine Commission has hired Kristina Kelley as its new Executive Director.
Florida's Invasive Fish and Wildlife and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Fish and Wildlife directs staff to draw up bold steps to protect state from invasive fish and wildlife, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Potato Day 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
Potato Day 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says that delegation included a competitor in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition.
WFB at AFBF Annual Convention Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delegation of Washington Farm Bureau members and staff have returned from Puerto Rico after attending the American Farm Bureau's Annual Convention, and First Vice President Bridget Coon says it was a great event.
NAWG on Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Association of Wheat Growers President Nicole Berg testified before the House Ag Committee about the Title II Conservation Programs in the upcoming Farm Bill.
NAWG on Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Association of Wheat Growers President Nicole Berg testified before the House Ag Committee about the Title II Conservation Programs in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.