Search: want
39 Results
State Farm Bill Possible
Fruit Grower Report
Pushing for policies that recognize the unique challenges of farming in Washington state is nothing new, but there have recently been talks about the possibility of a State Farm Bill to help address the unique challenges farmers in our state face.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has had troubles gaining traction in recent years because, in part, of problems with border security. But, has that changes?
Farm Bill this Fall
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back to work following the August recess, many wonder what our chances are of getting a new Farm Bill done.
Japanese Beetle Treatment and Rural Broadband Improving
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest
Program is seeking permission from property owners to treat their yards for Japanese beetle, and Rural Broadband Association released its “2024 Broadband-Internet Availability Survey Report,” capping off a year in which NCTA members made remarkable strides in delivering robust and reliable high-speed connectivity in the most rural parts of the country
Read More McCall Reelected GFB President and Rural Broadband Improving
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau elects 2025 board, including President Tom McCall for a third, two-year term, and Rural Broadband Association released its “2024 Broadband-Internet Availability Survey Report,” capping off a year in which NCTA members made remarkable strides in delivering robust and reliable high-speed connectivity in the most rural parts of the country
California State of Emergency and Poll Shows Americans Want E15
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in response to a worsening bird flu outbreak that’s affected hundreds of dairy herds, and recent polling for the Renewable Fuels Association shows 69% of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15.
Cotton Leafhopper in Florida and Poll Shows Americans Want E15
The Agribusiness Update
A notorious pest of cotton, okra, and eggplant has now been detected in several Florida counties, and recent polling for the Renewable Fuels Association shows 69% of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15.
Ag OT Issues Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Many farmers are concerned that folks outside of agriculture, including lawmakers, don’t understand the negative impact the new overtime law has on their ability to produce food.
Ag OT Issues Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Many farmers are concerned that folks outside of agriculture, including lawmakers, don’t understand the negative impact the new overtime law has on their ability to produce food.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Cell-Based Fairness
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO says when it comes to cell-based proteins, beef producers want market fairness.
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
Florida Lawmakers Call for Disaster Declaration and Online Grocery Sales Improve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers call on USDA to declare a disaster area in counties impacted by Hurricane Ian, and online grocery sales improve in third-quarter.
Future of Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Change is the norm in food production and, according to Alpha Food Labs co-founder, Mike Lee, that's not going to change any time soon.