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Data Centers Spark Big Debate Among Rural Communities
Line on Agriculture
The conversation discusses the growing issue of data centers in the U.S., with thousands planned. Special Envoy John Rich emphasizes the importance of data centers as declared national security assets by the president. He notes Secretary Rollins' stance on the right and wrong ways to build these facilities and mentions his role in shaping a framework for data centers. Rich, known for his music career, has taken a voluntary position to advocate for landowners, aiming to give them a voice in feder
Product of USA
Idaho Ag Today
The voluntary product of USA label standard for meat, poultry and egg products has been in effect since January 1st.
Montana State Bird Flu Research and Senate Farm Bill Soon
The Agribusiness Update
A team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding research into bird flu, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.
National Peanut Month and Senate Farm Bill Soon
The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.
Regenerative Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals while respecting farmers.
Farm Aid 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Georgia Pecan Corn Assessments and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn and pecan growers approve continuation of assessments, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Public Lands Council Unhappy with BLM's Proposed Land Lease Rule Change
Line on Agriculture
Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of the Public Lands Council
Public Lands Council Unhappy with BLM's Proposed Land Lease Rule Change
Line on Agriculture
Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of the Public Lands Council
Buffer Bill Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you were hoping there would be an acceptable fix to the buffer bill by now, Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says we're not there yet, but there has been some progress.
Buffer Bill Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you were hoping there would be an acceptable fix to the buffer bill by now, Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says we're not there yet, but there has been some progress.
Corn Growers Applaud E15 Legislation and Mexico's USA Label Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The National Corn Growers Association applauds legislation that would provide permanent market access for E15, and Mexico expresses concern about the proposed voluntary "Product of USA" label effort.
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Senate Buffer Bill
Fruit Grower Report
After the supposedly bipartisan buffer bill failed to make it out of committee, State Senator Keith Wagoner hopes his Voluntary Stewardship program expansion will help.
California Water Storage Scramble and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
With more snow and rain than they've seen in a few years, growers in California's San Joaquin Valley are scrambling to build water storage, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Florida's Invasive Fish and Wildlife and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Fish and Wildlife directs staff to draw up bold steps to protect state from invasive fish and wildlife, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Riparian Buffer Bill
Fruit Grower Report
The newest version of the Riparian Buffer bill may not be perfect, but its sponsor, State Representative Joel Kretz says, it beats the heck out of last year's version.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Buffer Bill is back and, according to Washington Policy Center's Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison, it's better, but not perfect.