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Georgia Tobacco Crop and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia and Florida's tobacco crop looks very good despite dry and hot periods in May, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Milk Production Up, Dollars Down & Raising the Smoking Age
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Milk producers are set to produce more milk this year at a lower cost...and what do you think of raising the tobacco purchasing age to 21?
NW Crop Replacing Tobacco
Line on Agriculture
One NW crop has begun replacing tobacco crops in parts of the south.
Hummus of Choice
Food Forethought
Hummus is a chickpea dip that is high in protein and low in fat and just tastes darn good.
Export Seminar & Bird Flu
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon farmers wanting to export to China have a seminar on the topic coming up...the U.S. may see a slight dip in feed grain due to the bird flu...and Lacy touts hummus.
Nicotine Use Banned & Earthquake Anniversary
Northwest Report
Another group is banning nicotine use in new employees...the northwest could suffer more earthquakes and activists need to look a little closer at agriculture.
Raw Milk Restrictions
Food Forethought
There may be a battle brewing over what should be deemed safe and it can be confusing.
Immigration Conference, World Veterinary Year & Tobacco Mail Ban
Northwest Report
Next year just might be known as the Year of the Veterinarian, An upcoming conference in Seattle will look at immigration issues, Mailing tobacco products just got held up due to a new law and Lacy looks at surviving on the farm.
No Disruptions from Spill & Quitting Smoking
Northwest Report
The recent oil spill doesn't seem to be affecting ag exports, a new tobacco tax increase is causing a lot of folks to try and quit and Lacy takes a look at soil conservation.
Cap & Trade Trouble & Ironic Law
Northwest Report
It's maybe a bit of a double standard but it's the law, Nancy Pelosi is not on the popular list with American workers and Lacy talks about a new renewable source.