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Summertime E15 Approved and Farm Bill Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold during the summer driving season, and House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day.
Food Insecurity for Older Americans and Feeding a Growing Population
The Agribusiness Update
In 2022, 9.1% of U.S. households with adults 65 and older were food insecure at some point, to better understand how the world agriculture system may grow in response to population increases by 2050, USDA researchers create a range of scenarios.
Food Insecurity for Older Americans and Feeding a Growing Population
The Agribusiness Update
In 2022, 9.1% of U.S. households with adults 65 and older were food insecure at some point, to better understand how the world agriculture system may grow in response to population increases by 2050, USDA researchers create a range of scenarios.
Autonomous Tractors Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Finding enough ag labor is not easy, but the folks at John Deere are trying to help with that with their new fully autonomous, self-driving tractors.
Autonomous Tractors Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Finding enough ag labor is not easy, but the folks at John Deere are trying to help with that with their new fully autonomous, self-driving tractors.
Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has announced assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program, and Americans kicking off the summer driving season with the average gas price unchanged.
Trucker Time Exemption Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Senator Dan Newhouse expresses his disappointment in the Department of Transportation's rejection of a request from livestock haulers for an exemption from driving time regulations.
Farm Income Report
Fruit Grower Report
American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh breaks down the latest USDA forecast for farm income.
Trucker Time Exemption Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Senator Dan Newhouse expresses his disappointment in the Department of Transportation's rejection of a request from livestock haulers for an exemption from driving time regulations.
California Crops Impacted by War and African Swine Fever Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Several California crops may begin feeling market impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and USDA successfully tests vaccine for African Swine Fever.
US Dairy on Supply Chain Crisis and Young Consumers Boost Organic
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Dairy groups cry out for help with the supply chain crisis that could cause irreparable harm to agriculture, and young consumers give a big boost to the sale of organic produce.
UGA Team Wins Sunbelt Ag Expo Competition and Young Consumers Boost Organic
The Agribusiness Update
A team from the University of Georgia won the college division of the Advocacy in Action competition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and young consumers give healthy boost to organic produce sales.
Farm Labor with Border Closures and Ethanol Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Travel restrictions have unintended impact on foreign farm workers getting into U.S., and Ethanol industry feeling hit from fuel prices and reduced travel.
AFBF Likes China Deal and Land O'Lakes Self-Drive Truck
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation excited about potential China trade deal, and Land O'Lakes delivers butter in self-driving truck.
Food Insecure Falling and Proposed 3-Hr Trucker Break
The Agribusiness Update
USDA analysis calls for the world's food-insecure population to fall, and a proposed 3-hr "off the clock" rule for trucking delays welcomed news for drivers.
Hogs Cash-Futures Up and ASF Trained Dogs
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever drives cash and futures hogs prices higher, and USDA trains dogs to sniff out ASF.
Carbon Tax Hits All of Us Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Republic Representative Jacqueline Maycumber comes down hard on Inslee's Carbon Tax.
Federal Assistance & Driving Distracted
Northwest Report
Using a cell phone continues to be a source of contention for drivers...and Washington State gets some relief dollars.
Raising the Wage & CDL Change
Northwest Report
Oregon may top Washington's minimum wage...there's been a small change to the CDL procedure.
WA 38 Apple Drawing & Is Hands-Free Safe
Northwest Report
Apple growers get the results of a drawing for a new apple variety...those hands-free devices may be causing you more trouble...and Lacy takes a ride.