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H-2A Bill Challenge
Fruit Grower Report
A bill by Washington Democrat Pramila Jayapal has been introduced into the House of Representatives that could make the H-2A visa program more challenging.
Hurricane Season Ends and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
With the 2025 hurricane season nearly complete, it appears the East Coast, especially the Southeast, escaped the impact of a landfalling hurricane for the first time in a decade, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.
2023 AGH Survey Complete and American Ag Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has completed its annual invasive pest survey season and will begin removing northern giant hornet traps, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Broadband Grants for Georgia Counties and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces rural broadband grants for six Georgia counties, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Mad Cow Found in South Carolina and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
APHIS announced the finding of a case of Mad Cow Disease in South Carolina, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Billions of People were Interested in Total Protein of Pistachios
California Tree Nut Report
E15 Out West Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy's Chris Bliley talks about E15 and when drivers in Western states might see it available at the pump.