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Oregon Christmas Trees
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping the state’s 300-plus growers produce a healthy crop every year.
Range health
Idaho Ag Today
In an ideal situation, ranchers and range managers like to see cattle actively grazing on a broad spectrum of the range.
Farm transitions
Idaho Ag Today
There have been perhaps more farm transitions, passing the operation from one generation to the next, over the last few years.
Mushrooms, demand and labor
Idaho Ag Today
When it comes to mushrooms, I have to admit that I am completely in the dark.
Sleep and farming
Idaho Ag Today
The devastating effects of poor sleep or sleep deprivation on human performance and farming.
Self-Pollinating Almonds and Ethanol Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
Two California companies are in the final stretch of bringing farmers the world’s first Nonpareil almond variety that can pollinate itself, and Growth Energy applauded new data showing new U.S. export records for ethanol in 2024.
Enzo's Impact on Agriculture and Ethanol Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida’s agricultural sector is being asked to share their experiences with Winter Storm Enzo, and Growth Energy applauded new data showing new U.S. export records for ethanol in 2024.
Trump on Panama Canal and Poultry Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Reports say President-elect Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, citing excessive rates to use the passage, and nine of the nation’s largest poultry processors have agreed to pay settlements in a years-long antitrust lawsuit alleging worker wage conspiracy.
Impact of H5N1 on Dairies and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
As the number of H5N1 outbreaks at California dairy farms grows, industry experts remain unclear how the disease may affect the nation’s milk supply or pricing, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
WFB Advocacy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
WFB Advocacy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
Beeflow Pollination Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Some call setting up beehives next to a field of crops, pollination 1-point-0, but researchers at Beeflow have raised the bar to, pollination 2-point-0.
Lenders Urge Stronger Sugar Policy and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm lenders and financial experts sent a letter to Ag leaders urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sugar policy in the Farm Bill and oppose efforts to weaken the farm safety net, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
Beeflow Pollination Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Some call setting up beehives next to a field of crops, pollination 1-point-0, but researchers at Beeflow have raised the bar to, pollination 2-point-0.
Thanksgiving Food Grown in Florida and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State, say University of Florida experts, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
No Respect for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
No Respect for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.