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California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
Russian River Irrigation Restrictions and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are likely to see further irrigation restrictions in California's Russian River watershed, and Purdue University releases results from a survey on consumers opinions on the next Farm bill.
WOTUS Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
WOTUS Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
SCOTUS on WOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon try to FINALLY clarify what the Clean Water Act means by "Waters of the U.S."
Honeybees to California Almonds and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
It's pollination season for California almonds with millions of honeybees being trucked in, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
AFBF Honors Purdue and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation honors Sonny Perdue with Distinguished Service Award, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
AFBF's Top Legislative Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau's Sam Keiffer talks about the Bureau's top legislative priorities in 2022.
EPA Helps Gulf Region Farmers and China to Raise Pork Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announces $12-million to help farmers in Gulf of Mexico watershed, and China set to raise pork import tariffs.
California Drought Impact Lessens and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Turns out the impact of drought in California may not be as bad as once feared, and American Farm Bureau President no happy with with proposed WOTUS changes.
Supply Chain Challenges Ag Sector and Beef & Pork Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Supply chain issues are proving to be a big challenge for the ag sector, and beef and pork exports are on record pace this year.
AFBF's Duvall talks about WOTUS Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is hearing from his membership on what's needed in the effort to rewrite the Waters of the U.S. Rule.
NAWG on WOTUS Changes and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers is expressing disappointment in decision to change WOTUS Rule, and Net Farm Income reaches highest point since 2013.
AFBF on Navigable Waters Rule and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall disappointed in Navigable Waters Protection Rule changes, and USDA's trade forecast could be record setting.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
Cattlemen's College in Nashville and USDA Invests in Rural Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
The 28th Annual Cattlemen's College was held in Nashville last week as part of the NCBA Trade Show, and USDA invests $500-million in rural healthcare.
EPA's Reversal of Water Protection Rule and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers and others concern over EPA's reversal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and economy outlook holds strong for agriculture.
Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.