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Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.
Rancher Speaks Out Amid Tax Uncertainty
California Ag Today
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires next year, and that’s raising big challenges for farmers and ranchers, according to National Cattlemen’s President Mark Eisele who says it’s not an issue of paying taxes.
Wine and Smoke Studies WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from WSU's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine thanks in part to the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
Wine and Smoke Studies WSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from WSU's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine thanks in part to the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
New California Reservoir and Ag Debt Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
The plan to build California’s first new major reservoir in decades is advancing as the state considers whether to issue a water-right permit, and the USDA launched a Debt Consolidation Tool that gives ag producers a new way to evaluate potential savings.
Georgia Master Gardeners and Ag Debt Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia is celebrating its 45th anniversary culminating in the Georgia Master Gardener Association’s Annual Conference October 4-5, and the USDA launched a Debt Consolidation Tool that gives ag producers a new way to evaluate potential savings.
Debate Impact on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The political fallout from President Biden’s troubling debate performance and its impact on the election has added new uncertainty to the farm bill, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
California Planting Decisions and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Falling commodity prices, rising production costs and water uncertainty are some of the factors weighing on planting decisions for California farmers this year, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.
How the New Year Full of Politics Could Impact 2024 Markets
California Ag Today
The year 2023 has been eventful in the financial markets. Economist Dan Basse from AgResource Company suggests the possibility of a market turnaround in early 2024.
California Wildfire Threat and Ag Sentiment Down for September
The Agribusiness Update
As wildfires challenge California’s wine sector, smoke taint has emerged as one of the primary threats to the state’s most lucrative crop, and Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The number of certified Oregon wineries tops the 1,000 mark during some challenging times. Oregon Wine Board's Sarah Murdoch has details.
WOTUS Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
WOTUS Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
Food Inflation in 2022 and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
The new year will see inflation rates continue to impact food industry and cause prices to rise, and the Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soy and wheat than last year thanks to a banner year for grain prices.
Florida Food Check-Out Week and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau volunteers will celebrate Food Check-Out Week in February, and Farmers plan to plant more wheat, corn, and soybeans in 2022 thanks to a banner year for prices.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
Fuel and Fertilizer Costs in California and Global Food Prices Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are impacting California farmers, and Global food prices continue to rise.
California Winegrape Harvest Up and Farmland Values Rise in Third Quarter
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.
WHIP+ Reauthorization Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Wildfire, drought, and continued heat are prompting Rep. Dan Newhouse reintroduce the WHIP+ relief program that has now passed the House Ag Committee.