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Potatoes to Japan-Wyden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Idaho’s Mike Crapo wrote a letter, signed by 66 of their colleagues, encouraging the President to make getting U.S. fresh potato access into Japan.
National Farmers Union Convention and Iran War and E15 Usage
The Agribusiness Update
Delegates to the National Farmers Union’s 124th annual convention unanimously re-elected Rob Larew as President, and the RFA urges White House to allow broader use of lower-cost, American-made ethanol in the U.S. fuel supply.
Conservation Reserve Program and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
Glyphosate and Bread Products and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers appreciate Healthy Florida First's announcement regarding glyphosate and bread products, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
Chicken Wings for Super Bowl and Bird Flu Warnings
The Agribusiness Update
While New England is known for clam chowder and Seattle for salmon tossing at fish markets, nothing is hotter than chicken wings for the Super Bowl.
Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
Fruit Grower Report
While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let’s not forget the other struggling crops.
Reject California's Prop 50 and Mexico's New Screwworm Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass is calling on the state’s farmers, ranchers and rural residents to reject Proposition 50, and Mexico’s government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.
Record Value for California Ag Production and U.S. India Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The value of California’s ag production hit a record high last year, according to data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions.
N.C. Needs More Helene Aid and U.S. India Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is preparing to deliver his latest federal budget request, calling on Congress to provide more aid, and the U.S. and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions.
National Ag Day Aviation and Produce Markets Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
The National Agricultural Aviation Association proudly honored the agricultural industry on National Ag Day, and produce movement and pricing across U.S. markets are showing mixed trends.
Beef Exports Higher and Pesticide Labeling Request
The Agribusiness Update
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, and a coalition of attorneys general is urging the EPA to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on all pesticide products.
Ag Trade Under Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many stakeholders in U.S. agriculture are pushing for more overseas trade opportunities and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is one of those who says it’s time to open up more markets for American ag products.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.
Klamath Water Allocations and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath irrigators are frustrated over water allocation for farms, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
AFBF on Tax Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation and other ag groups are asking the Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which passed in the House with bipartisan support.
NOAA Reports Less Drought and Summertime E15 Urged
The Agribusiness Update
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S., and Almost 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers, and others urge administration for action on summertime E15.
NOAA Reports Less Drought and Summertime E15 Urged
The Agribusiness Update
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S., and Almost 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers, and others urge administration for action on summertime E15.