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Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.
Small Farmers Struggle and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Small-scale farmers continue to struggle to stay in business, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
Florida Water Restrictions and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Half of Florida residents don’t know about local water restrictions, according to the latest University of Florida study, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
Rail Strike Action
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
What's it going to take to avoid a rail strike that many believe would devastate agriculture? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chimes in.
Kicking the Rail Strike Can to December 9
Southeast Regional Ag News
President Biden consulted with his cabinet on Monday, and after the meeting is calling on Congress to step in.
Rail Strike Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The President sends mixed messages as the ag community waits to see if a railroad strike can be averted, something that could cripple production nationwide.
Will President Biden Allow a Railroad Strike?
Southeast Regional Ag News
President Biden says he wants rail unions and freight railroads to resolve their long-running contract dispute themselves, without saying publicly whether or not he’ll intervene or ask Congress to do so, barring an agreement.
Drought & Rail Strike “Perfect Storm” for Shippers
California Ag Today
Shipping challenges continue to make life difficult for farmers and sellers who need to move commodities to overseas markets. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the falling levels on U.S. waterways plus the threat of a potential railroad strike is almost a perfect storm.
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
Rail Strike Averted...For Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. freight rail network has seen disruptions as of late with rail unions announcing a strike and President Joe Biden establishing a presidential emergency board to help resolve the labor dispute.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State study shows organic blueberry growers can compete with conventional operations.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State study shows organic blueberry growers can compete with conventional operations.
Dealers Don't Support Deere Strike and Beef-Pork Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Equipment dealers do not support strike by Deere workers, and Beef and Pork exports on record pace.
FLA-GA-CA Lead H-2A Worker Surge and Beef-Pork Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The number of foreign guestworkers in agriculture continues to climb and is led by Florida, Georgia and California, and Beef and Pork exports on record pace through September.
John Deere Strike Slows Ag and Food Prices Continue Upward Trend
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers having difficulty getting their hands on repair parts and new tractors can partially thank the strike at John Deere, and food prices continue the upward trend.
New Zealand Sea Exports of Livestock and NPPC Calls for Halt to Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand is calling a halt to the export of livestock by sea, and the National Pork Producers Council calls on court to stop California's Prop 12.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Dairy Overtime Ruling Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Supreme Court ruling strikes down state's exemption from paying farmworkers time-and-a-half for overtime.
Dairy Overtime Ruling Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Supreme Court ruling strikes down state's exemption from paying farmworkers time-and-a-half for overtime.