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AFBF on Fuel and Energy Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fuel and electricity prices are on the rise again amid declining farm income and the American Farm Bureau responds.
Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.
Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.
California Water Management and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Improving data practices to best manage California’s water resources drove discussions last week at the California Irrigation Institute Conference, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Georgia Dog of the Year and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Skippy, a four-year-old mixed breed has wagged away with the top prize in the 2024 American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
Sustainability Marketplace Grants Pays Farmers for Cover Crops
Line on Agriculture
Following yesterday's story, Grey Montgomery, Senior Vice President and head of agricultural products and operations at DTN is back in to talk about climate-smart grants available to producers.
Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.
National Association of Conservation Districts Invests in Farmers
Line on Agriculture
National Association of Conservation Districts Secretary and Treasurer, Mark Masters highlights Climate-Smart Grant Opportunities.
Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.
Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.
Conservation Innovation Grants Program Sign-Ups Open
Line on Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Terry Cosby outlines the Conservation Innovation Grants Program. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2023.
New California Avocado and Downsizing U.S./Canadian Cattle Herds
The Agribusiness Update
A new avocado, developed by the University of California Avocado Breeding Program, is about to hit the world market, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
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The Agribusiness Update
Seventeen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2022, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
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.
GFA Receives Leahy Grants and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is among 103 organizations selected to receive funding through the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.