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AFBF on FWMA
Fruit Grower Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation sets farm labor reform as a top priority and the failed Senate passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act isn't what they were hoping for.
Ethanol Exports Higher and Pandemic Food Purchases Lower
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol exports in 2021 reach fifth-highest on record, and no surprise but food purchases during pandemic saw a 7.8% cutback.
Tree Spiking Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.
Tree Spiking Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.
UGA Professors on Rural Development and Vilsack's Running Start
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia professors to take part in rural development research, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to hit the ground running.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
Feed Costs Higher in 2021 and Lincoln Leaders Program Applications
The Agribusiness Update
Animal feed prices expected to jump 12% in 2021, and USDA accepting 2021 Lincoln Leaders Program fellowship applications.
Mexico Ratifies USMCA and Broccoli Favorite U.S. Veggie
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico becomes first to ratify NAFTA replacement USMCA, and Green Giant poll finds broccoli American's favorite vegetable for the second straight year.
Perdue on Ag Communications Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Washington farmers and ranchers in Tri-Cities.
Trade Pacts with Newhouse
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about trade pacts, or the lack thereof.
China Boosts U.S. Corn Imports and Good Time for Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
China buying more U.S. corn, and down farm economy might be good time for renegotiating NAFTA.
China Boosts U.S. Corn Imports and Good Time for Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
China boosts import of U.S. corn, and could down time for farmers be a good time to negotiate 2018 Farm Bill?
USDA Removes Farm Program Payments to Managers Not Actively Engaged in Farming
Farm of the Future
The USDA recently finalized a rule to ensure that farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships, consistent with the direction and authority provided by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill.
Closing a Loophole & Extended Deadlines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency explains why the USDA is proposing changes to the "Actively Engaged" rule, and producers now have an additional week to choose between ARC and PLC.