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Crop Protection and EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag lawmakers are pressing Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to use his influence to get EPA to preserve use of essential crop protection chemicals.
Ag Checkoff Reform and NCBA Wants Brazilian Beef Imports Halted
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators are leading an effort to reform agricultural checkoff program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Bazil because of another Mad Cow disease outbreak.
Confirming Two Key Ag Officials and Specialty Crops Remain Uninsured
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups urging the confirmation of two key ag trade officials two years into the administration, and many specialty crops remain uninsured.
FWMA in Senate
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the push is on to convince Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help both ag employers and workers.
Growth Energy on Inaccurate Ethanol Study and Bayer Supports Colleagues in Ukraine
The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is urging the Department of Energy to address inaccurate and misleading ethanol study, and Bayer supports colleagues in Ukraine.
Herbicide Restrictions and U.S.-Mexico Ag Meetings
The Agribusiness Update
Four major farm groups are urging EPA not to impose new herbicide restrictions, and U.S. Mexico ag officials meet to discuss bans on certain pesticides and biotechnology.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
GFB Urges President to Leave Tax Advantages and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau is urging President Biden to leave certain tax advantages in his Build Back Better agenda, and Farmers National Company reports near-record land sales.
Vilsack on African Swine Fever and NCBA on BSE in Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association talks about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Brazil.
Fried on CFAP2 Applications and Vilsack on African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encourages CFAP2 applications, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Tropical Storm Claudette Relief and Private Property Rights Victory
The Agribusiness Update
Aid is coming from the USDA for victims of Tropical Storm Claudette, and California law allowing labor organizers to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA begins work on rule changes for Packers and Stockyards Act, and USDA continues to rollout ag for segments of ag industry impacted by pandemic.
UGA on World Food Safety Day and USDA Invests $4-billion in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
World Safety Day celebrated at UGA, and USDA investing $4-billion to strengthen Supply Chain.
Wine Industry Recovery and USDA Invests in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
Wine industry looks towards recovery after a year of wildfires and a pandemic, and USDA to invest $4-billion to bolster supply chain.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
DOT Urged to Action on Exports and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urged to act NOW on container shipping crisis, and Ag Economy Barometer for March shows farmer optimism rising.
AFBF Wants Better NASS Reporting and Non-Family Farms Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the USDA's National Ag Statistic Services to improve transparency and accuracy, and while family farms are still the standard - non-family farms are increasing their numbers.