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H-2A Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
H-2A Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding, and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
AG and Washington State Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After the failure of many ag-related bills in Olympia, it got me to wondering why there is seemingly so much ignorance of what actually happens in the production of our food here in Washington state. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's about telling ag stories.
AG and Washington State Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After the failure of many ag-related bills in Olympia, it got me to wondering why there is seemingly so much ignorance of what actually happens in the production of our food here in Washington state. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's about telling ag stories.
Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.
Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.
U.S. Farmland and Foreign Ownership Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Protecting our nation’s farmlands from foreign adversaries is the idea behind a series of bills introduced by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse.
U.S. Farmland and Foreign Ownership Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Protecting our nation’s farmlands from foreign adversaries is the idea behind a series of bills introduced by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse.
DAMN Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
DAMN Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
Foreign U.S. Ag Ownership
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign entities bought nearly 3-and-a-half million acres of U.S. farmland and forest in 2022, up more than 8%, but even though China's purchases rose only 1%, Washington Republican Dan Newhouse says that's still too much.
E.U. Tariff Suspension Extended and High Ag Prices Continue in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
USTR Katherine Tai applauds the European Union’s announcement that it’s extending the suspension of tariffs on U.S. goods, and lingering high prices are expected to take a bigger toll on the economy in 2024.
Legislation to Support Florida Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Coming from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senator Jay Collins, and Representative Danny Alvarez, the legislation which was filed just before the holiday touches on a number of topics of agricultural concern.