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WSU Homegrown Tour
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a fan of the Cougars, Northwest Cherries, or pears grown in Washington and Oregon, July has been a special month with the WSU Homegrown Tour.
U.S. Pork Exports Climbing and Tariffs on Canadian Dairy Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Strong global demand continues to boost U.S. pork exports, with both value and volume running ahead of last year, and U.S. dairy groups applaud the White House decision to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada.
H-2A Efficiency
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse says current legislation
being considered, the ‘Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act’ could do so much to help improve the H-2A system.
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Gebbers Farm Bankruptcy
Fruit Grower Report
A lot of attention in the tree fruit industry recently has been paid to the bankruptcy filing by Gebber’s Farms last month.
Apple Estimate Changes
Fruit Grower Report
There has been a big change to estimating what the Washington apple crop will look like from year to year.
Ag's Impact on Economy
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to agriculture’s impact on Washington’s economy, food production doesn’t get nearly the recognition it deserves.
Farms Not What You Think
Fruit Grower Report
As legislators continue to pour more harmful laws and regulations on to the backs of farmers in Washington state, it begs the question, do they just not understand agriculture?
Cosmic Crisp Washington Exclusivity Extended
Fruit Grower Report
The Cosmic Crisp apple, originally developed at Washington State University, will continue to be exclusively grown in Washington state for another six years.
Many Cultures in Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
We recently discussed how the non-farming public views what a farmer looks like in their mind and how it’s not just older, white, male farmers out there. But, Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director, Pam Lewison says the farming community is much more than that.
Washington's Water Future
Fruit Grower Report
Rather than just complaining about drought conditions and potential water shortages for farmers, the state Department of Ecology has launched ‘Washington’s Water Future’, a plan to solicit ideas for policies that could stretch water supplies.
Ag Not Appreciated
Fruit Grower Report
The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.
Fuel Tax Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Judy Warnick wants Governor Bob Ferguson to suspend the state Climate Commitment Act carbon pricing scheme before an automatic 2% gas tax-hike hits on July 1st.
Diversity in Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
When you think of a farmer, what vision comes to mind? Male? Older? Rough looking? But farming today is much more diverse than it used to be.
Understanding Ag
Fruit Grower Report
I asked Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop if state lawmakers were aware of what their policy decisions were doing to the ag industry in this state?
Sugar beet letter
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.
Farms Not What You Think
Fruit Grower Report
As legislators continue to pour more harmful laws and regulations on to the backs of farmers in Washington state, it begs the question, do they just not understand agriculture?
Don't Blame President
Fruit Grower Report
When contacting your legislators to discuss your concerns about the challenges facing farmers today, it’s important to keep a level head.
New World Screwworm Vigilance in Washington
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now that New World Screwworm has made its way across our southern border and infected cattle in Texas and New Mexico, the question is, should we need to be worried about it up here in the Pacific Northwest?