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California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
CFB Backs Tax Initiative and New Action to Cancel Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau endorses 2024 ballot initiative to give voters the final decision on approving new local and state taxes, and new legal action would require the EPA to immediately suspend and cancel glyphosate.
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.
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.
Biden's Immigration Reform and Ag Urges Quick Confirmation of Vilsack
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden's ambitious immigration reform faces uphill battle, and Ag groups urge quick confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary.
Refinery Exemptions and Cattlemen on Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
Voters oppose oil refinery exemptions from renewable fuel blending requirements, and Cattlemen call for Sonny Perdue's job.
King County Farm Message Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Auburn vegetable farmer Rosella Mosby talks about the message agriculture needs to get out to protect the industry.
King County Farm Message Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Auburn vegetable farmer Rosella Mosby talks about the message agriculture needs to get out to protect the industry.
King County Farm Message Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Auburn vegetable farmer Rosella Mosby talks about the message agriculture needs to get out to protect the industry.
Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.
Upping the Ante On Immigration Reform
Food Forethought
Ag industry caught in the middle of battle over immigration reform.
Voters Speak On GMO Labeling
Food Forethought
Voters in two more states reject GMO labeling initiatives.
Proposed Rate Hike for Workers' Comp & Initiative 594
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
L&I announces 2015 workers' comp rate hike, and Washington Farm Bureau spokesman explains why WFB opposes Initiative 594.