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National Dairy Organization Encourages Dairy Biosecurity
Line on Agriculture
With Highly Pathogenic Avial Influenza being found in several dairy herds, the National Milk Producers Federation has set up a help page on its website for dairy operations.
Cattle in Wine Country and Congress on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In a region dominated by vineyards, California cattle ranchers and dairies are looking for solutions to help keep their businesses viable, and legislation has been introduced in Congress that would overturn California’s Prop 12.
Limited Growth in Farm Lending and 6% of U.S. Dairies Quit Milking
The Agribusiness Update
Growth in farm lending at commercial banks was limited in the first quarter thanks to higher interest rates, and ^% of U.S. dairies quit milking cows in 2022.
Organic Dairies Hurting and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Skyrocketing production costs have hit the organic dairy industry particularly hard, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Late Winter Calving and Brazil Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
USDA study finds late winter calving better than spring for calf growth, and Brazil lifts tariffs on U.S. Ethanol.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
Dairies and communities
Idaho Ag Today
In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation’s consumers.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Senate Bill 5172.
Smart Dairies
Farm of the Future
Our homes have become a lot smarter through technologies like Nest - could similar technologies be applied to dairy farms?
Costa for House Ag Chair and Cost difference at Small and Large Dairies
The Agribusiness Update
A big push is going on by California farm and water district groups to get Fresno Democrat Jim Costa appointed House Ag Chair, and two-fold difference found in economic costs between smallest and largest dairies.
California Dairy Farms Reduce Environmental Footprint
California Ag Today
A new study finds the climate footprint of milk production has been significantly reduced over the past five decades.
Plastic Packaging Survey and New China Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows most people prefer or don't mind buying food in plastic packaging, and China to impose new retaliatory tariffs.
U.S. Beef to the Philippines and Dairies Fewer-States Same
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Export Federation reports on U.S. beef demand in the Philippines, and Dairies are fewer, but the states where they are remain pretty much the same.
NMPF Welcomes Second-Largest U.S. Dairy Co-op into Membership
Land & Livestock Report
NMPF Welcomes Second-Largest U.S. Dairy Co-op into Membership