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California Almond Crop Estimates and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
California growers are expected to harvest 2.8 billion meat pounds of almonds this year, 13% more than last year, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
National Blueberry Month and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
California Water Quality Regulations and USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in San Diego County say proposed water quality regulations for commercial ag operations are burdensome and costly, and USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. agriculture.
Four Dems Vote for GOP Farm Bill and USDA Invests in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
Republicans push $1.5 Trillion farm bill through the House with the help of four critical Democratic votes, and USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. agriculture.
Climate Change & Insects and H-2A Usage Reaches New High
The Agribusiness Update
USDA research shows climate change may increase the insect population posing a threat to specialty crops, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Farm Bill and Spending Bill Warning
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate Democrat, Patty Murray has issued a warning to House Republicans to avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just-enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
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.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
GFA Receives Leahy Grants and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is among 103 organizations selected to receive funding through the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Farm Bill Threat
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats have issued a farm bill ultimatum to majority Republicans: ‘keep your hands off SNAP, or there won’t be a farm bill.’
CCP Agland Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have introduced legislation to address foreign adversaries purchasing U.S. farmland.
CCP Agland Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have introduced legislation to address foreign adversaries purchasing U.S. farmland.
Black Sea Grain Stopped
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on.
Pest Management Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Yakima County Pest Board's Keith Mathews talks about pests and their challenges for the tree fruit industry.
Pest Management Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Yakima County Pest Board's Keith Mathews talks about pests and their challenges for the tree fruit industry.