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NW Pear Crop Estimates and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this season’s Northwest pear crop are out and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
Florida Citrus Production and Value Up and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Both the value and production of Florida citrus rose in the 2023–24 season, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined
The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.
Reliable Energy - Not EVs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau told Congress farmers need reliable, affordable energy to transport crops and livestock, but electric vehicles are not reliable.
Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.
AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.
Liquid Fuels and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Liquid fuel sales, including ethanol blended gas, will continue for the foreseeable future, according to most experts, despite the politics of climate change.
EV Vs Ethanol
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The debate heats up over EPA rules calling for electric vehicle sales to make up two-thirds of new car sales by 2032, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shares his thoughts with the Renewable Fuels Association.
NAWG Fly-In Priorities and House Bill Bans Prohibiting Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers completed the second part of its 2023 summer Farm Bill Fly-Ins to the nation’s capital, and the House of Representatives approved a bill prohibiting California’s attempt to eliminate all gas-powered vehicles.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
AM Radio Delay
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A delay by select automakers in removing AM radio from the dash in new cars allows lawmakers time to craft legislation to keep AM radio in vehicles.
A "Messy Middle" for Agriculture Truckers and Shippers
Line on Agriculture
Executive Director of the North America Council of Freight Mike Roeth
SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Mad Cow Found in South Carolina and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
APHIS announced the finding of a case of Mad Cow Disease in South Carolina, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
California Almond Acres Down and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage drops for the first time in over 25 years, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.