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Talk to Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a deadline vote last week, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
Taiwan inks wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and Taiwan signed a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports.
Taiwan and wheat
Idaho Ag Today
Lt. Governor Bedke to Join Idaho Wheat Industry for $1.2 Billion Idaho-Taiwan Wheat Export Agreement Signing.
Peanuts Make a Comeback in School Lunchrooms
Southeast Regional Ag News
Three districts, including one in Georgia, show how peanuts can return safely with the right precautions.
Skagit Dam Relicensing Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Allowing Seattle officials the authority to wipe out 1,300 acres of productive farmland adjacent to the Skagit River dams would be a "gut-punch" to farmers under the guise of a salmon recovery plan.
Skagit Dam Relicensing Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Allowing Seattle officials the authority to wipe out 1,300 acres of productive farmland adjacent to the Skagit River dams would be a "gut-punch" to farmers under the guise of a salmon recovery plan.
Shane Stubbers 2
Idaho Ag Today
Some guiding principles of farming from Idaho farmer Shane Stubbers.
Mushrooms, demand and labor
Idaho Ag Today
When it comes to mushrooms, I have to admit that I am completely in the dark.
Suburban sprawl Strategy
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho is in a real fix. For whatever reason, people from Seattle Portland LA are stampeding into our state in unprecedented numbers.
No Drought Emergency Pt
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
No Drought Emergency Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
American Pecan Board Nominees and Rural Economy Still Uncertain
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA seeks nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board needed to fill six seats, and while U.S. continues benefiting from solid economic growth, the rural economic outlook remains uncertain.
Fresh Pear Committee Nominees and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is seeking nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee to fill two grower member and four handler member seats, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Hurricanes Impact on Southeast and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States with many communities facing unprecedented challenges, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Hurrican Debby Damage Estimates and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
A preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby is $28 billion, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Sugar in Seattle
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. sugar industry leaders were in Seattle recently for the 39th annual International Sweetener Symposium, “Stability, Security, Safety: The Need for a Strong Farm Bill”, hosted by the American Sugar Alliance.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and Ag Economy Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased 5% compared to last year, and all three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in the July Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Bayer Verdict Overturned in Washington State and Ag Groups React to Farm Bill Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
A Washington state appeals court overturned a $185 million verdict against Bayer's Monsanto unit over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school, and a Washington state appeals court overturns $185 million verdict against Bayer over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school.