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Farm Loss Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
In reaction to the recent Seattle Times editorial about the dramatic loss of farms in Washington state over the past five years, Tenth District Senator Ron Muzzall hopes it moves more people to begin caring about agriculture.
Farm Loss Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
In reaction to the recent Seattle Times editorial about the dramatic loss of farms in Washington state over the past five years, Tenth District Senator Ron Muzzall hopes it moves more people to begin caring about agriculture.
Breaking Down Next-Generation Barriers
Southeast Regional Ag News
We all want a nice, warm, fuzzy farm or ranch transition. New legislation aims to discover why that is so hard.
California's Prop 12 Kicks In and World Food Prices Drop in December
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork that comes from pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and the U.N.’s Food and Agricultural Organization says world food prices dropped in December.
Prop 12 Kicks In and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Proposition 12, the California law that prohibits the sale of whole pork in the state that comes from the pigs raised in gestation crates, is now in place, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
GE Crops Dominate US Ag and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA's Economic Research Service shows Genetically engineered crops dominate the U.S. ag sector, and fuel prices begin the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays.
Funds For Beginning Farmers and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is spending nearly $28 million to support organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, and the U.S. saw growth of almost 31% in net farm income from 2021 through 2022.
USDA Investing in Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the average age of U.S. producers continues increasing, the agency is accelerating efforts to provide meaningful support to a large number of upcoming farmers and ranchers.
A Beginning Farmer’s Leap into Ag Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking members for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Yellow-Legged Hornet in Georgia and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The first yellow-legged hornet found on U.S. soil, which attacks and destroys honeybees, has flown into Georgia, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Milk Producers on Formula Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season begins, and National Milk Producers Federation opposes legislation that could increase vulnerability to infant formula disruptions.
California Water Storage Scramble and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
With more snow and rain than they've seen in a few years, growers in California's San Joaquin Valley are scrambling to build water storage, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Florida's Invasive Fish and Wildlife and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Fish and Wildlife directs staff to draw up bold steps to protect state from invasive fish and wildlife, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
The 46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show was held last month, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.