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Many Areas of the West Still Facing Drought
Farm of the Future
Many farmers continue to battle drought conditions, according to the fourth American Farm Bureau Federation drought survey.
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.
Western Drought Worse Since 2000 and NASS-NASDA Celebrate 50 Years
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service reports the ongoing Western drought is the most extreme since 2000, and the USDA's NASS and NASDA celebrate their 50-year partnership.
William Bourdeau: Will Productive Ag Land Produce Crops in The Future?
California Tree Nut Report
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Georgia Pollinator Gardens and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 30 Georgia county Farm Bureaus plant pollinator gardens to celebrate former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's 95th birthday, and USDA announces additional funding for meat and Poultry grants.
U.S.-Taiwan Trade Negotiations Advance and Colorado River States Conservation
The Agribusiness Update
U.S.-Taiwan trade negotiations move forward, and Colorado River states told to conserve water.
Water Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Farm of the Future
California state senator Melissa Hurtado says officials need to upgrade their cyber-infrastructure to help protect the shrinking water supplies.
Japan's Ethanol Demand and Bill Prohibits China from Buying U.S. Lands
The Agribusiness Update
Japan's commitment to reducing dependence on imported petroleum could boost demand for ethanol, and a bill introduced by Washington Representative Dan Newhouse would prohibit the Chinese government from buying U.S. ag land.