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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.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and, negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Climate Change & Insects and H-2A Usage Reaches New High
The Agribusiness Update
USDA research shows climate change may increase the insect population posing a threat to specialty crops, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
USDA Specialty Crop Insurance and May Pork Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is expanding insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other production history crop programs, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.
Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.
Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month
AFBF on Right to Repair and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS of America regarding right to repair, and egg prices finally on a downward trend.