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China Continues Phase-One Mandates and Guest Worker Bill
The Agribusiness Update
China continues to implement Phase-One steps, and Florida's Yoho introduces Guest-Worker labor bill.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
Farm Loss Lower and Subsidized Brazilian Beef to U.S.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports the U.S. lost only 5,800 farms in 2019, and U.S. cattle industry not thrilled that subsidized Brazilian beef to begin exports to U.S.
PNW to Supplement California Crops and U.S. Ag Exports 2019
The Agribusiness Update
Studies are underway to see if Washington's Columbia Basin could replace some of California's crop production hit by climate change, and U.S. Ag Exports down slightly in 2019.
NPPC Labeling Ads and U.S. Pork to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
A series of ads will run at the Des Moines, Iowa airport through mid February highlighting difference between pork and plant-based pork substitutes, and U.S. pork to Central American reaches another record in 2019.
Pears and Year Ahead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest CEO Kevin Moffitt talks about the year past and ahead for the pear industry.
Pears and Year Ahead Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest CEO Kevin Moffitt talks about the year past and ahead for the pear industry.
New Year Outlook Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
Potato Exports Higher and Louis Dreyfus Layoffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. potato exports higher in the first quarter of the 2019-2020 marketing year.
New Year Outlook Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
New Year Outlook Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about the ups and downs of 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020.
Extreme Weather Hurt Farmers in 2019
Farm and Ranch Report
Extreme Weather Hurt Farmers in 2019
U.S. Meat Imports Down and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Drought in Australia and New Zealand pushes U.S. meat imports down, and China import of U.S. Soybeans highest in 20 months as Phase One signing nears.
2019 Was Rough For Those in the Cattle Industry
Farm and Ranch Report
2019 Was Rough For Those in the Cattle Industry
Ag Census Deadlines and Farming Still a Family Business
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA sends out reminder that 2019 Census of Horticulture Specialties and Organic Survey are both due in early February, and USDA numbers show farming is still overwhelmingly a family business.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
Yams -V- Sweet Potatoes and Simplot Buys Pinnacle
The Agribusiness Update
Clear up difference between yams and sweet potatoes, and J.R. Simplot acquires Pinnacle Agriculture.
Stemilt Named WAEF Group Volunteer Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Stemilt Growers named Washington Apple Education Foundation Group Volunteer of the Year.