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Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Application, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Support for Low-Carbon Ethanol Fuels and Americans Rate Diets Low
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows continued voter support for lower-cost, lower-carbon ethanol fuels, and USDA's Economic Research Service surveyshows Americans don't rate diets high.
West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands
The Agribusiness Update
West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.
Limited Growth in Farm Lending and 6% of U.S. Dairies Quit Milking
The Agribusiness Update
Growth in farm lending at commercial banks was limited in the first quarter thanks to higher interest rates, and ^% of U.S. dairies quit milking cows in 2022.
Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.
Senate WOTUS Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate recently followed suit with the House of Representatives approving a resolution to repeal the new Waters of the U.S. rule.
Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.
California Groundwater Recharge Study and Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are offering insight on how to recharge groundwater, and the Senate passes a bipartisan disapproval of President Biden's WOTUS rule.
California Groundwater Recharge Study and Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are offering insight on how to recharge groundwater, and the Senate passes a bipartisan disapproval of President Biden's WOTUS rule.
Alabama Farm Credit Record Dividends and Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm Credit distributes a record of over $13 million dollars in cash dividends to customers, and the Senate passes a bipartisan disapproval of President Biden's WOTUS rule.
WOTUS Vote in House
Fruit Grower Report
The House of Representatives voted to repeal the controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, and the Senate could follow suit this week.
WOTUS Repeal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate may be poised to join the House of Representatives in passing a repeal of the EPA's controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, even as the President threatens to veto the measure.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.
California Winegrape Heat Mitigation and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers try high-wire trellises to mitigate effects of heat, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
SW Georgia Irrigation Wells Sign Up and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
The sign-up period is open for new cost-share program for irrigation wells in Southwest Georgia, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Oregon Farmer Encourages Ag Community to Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon farmer John Iverson says the upcoming election is an important time for agriculture stakeholders to cast their votes!
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt
Fruit Grower Report
Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse brings us up to date on why it's time for the Senate to pass this legislation.