California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.

California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.

Census of Ag Concerns Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.

Census of Ag Concerns Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.

USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

Florida's January Weather Good and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
Florida temps and rainfall help ease drought worries, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.

California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.

Free CattleFax Webinar Coming to a Computer Near You

Southeast Regional Ag News
The first of a four-part educational series, analyst Matthew McQuagge will discuss cattle market strategies.

39% of Ag Supporting Trump and Wheat Imports Highest in Six Years

The Agribusiness Update
Poll shows 39% of surveyed farmers say they’d most likely vote for Donald Trump for President, while 19% would vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and U.S. wheat imports are forecasted to be their highest in six years for the 2023/24 marketing year.

Florida Farm Bureau Day and Ag Trade Mission to India

The Agribusiness Update
Florida farmers and ranchers will gather at the state Capitol tomorrow to talk policy matters with lawmakers as part of Farm Bureau Day, 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.

Legislation to Support Florida Agriculture and U.S. Egg Production Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Senator Jay Collins, and Representative Danny Alvarez announced the filing of legislation to support Florida agriculture, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.3 billion during November, up 4% from November 2022.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

Japanese Beetle Progress and Farm Bill Priorities

The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning efforts to get consent to treat target properties for the invasive Japanese beetle, and an effort is underway to get Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in the new farm bill.

SE Crop Forecast and Farm Bill Priorities

The Agribusiness Update
Southeastern U.S. crop forecast from USDA, and an effort is underway to get Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in the new farm bill.

Labor Regulations Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.