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Honeybees to California Almonds and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
It's pollination season for California almonds with millions of honeybees being trucked in, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
Farm Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Among the Ag-related issues Congress will address this year, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is ag labor reform.
Farm Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Among the Ag-related issues Congress will address this year, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is ag labor reform.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says labor and wages will continue to be a big challenge as we head into the new year.
Ag Labor and Wages Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says labor and wages will continue to be a big challenge as we head into the new year.
AFBF's Top Legislative Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau's Sam Keiffer talks about the Bureau's top legislative priorities in 2022.
Passing of Senator Isakson and Gas Prices Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Long-time U.S. Senator and ag advocate Johnny Isakson of Georgia passes away, and gas prices drop for sixth straight week.
BBB for California Water Projects and National Ag Day March 22nd
The Agribusiness Update
Build Back Better plan could benefit some California water projects, and National Ag Day set for March 22nd.
California Winegrape Harvest Up and Farmland Values Rise in Third Quarter
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.
Georgia Xmas Tree to Vice President and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest and honor to supply Vice President Harris with tree, and a look ahead to potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.
Georgia Christmas Tree Headed to V.P. and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest that puts one of his trees in Vice President Harris' home, and looking ahead to potential problems with Farm Bill.
California Specialty Crop Grant Program and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
California getting $45.5 million from USDA's Specialty Crop Grant Program, and Potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.
Ag Chair Scott on Supply Chain and Carbon Robotics Kills Weeds
The Agribusiness Update
Concerns over supply chain challenges for farmers grows in Congress, and Carbon Robotics may be the future of weed problems in agriculture.
Supply Chain Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining a bipartisan group in Congress calling for quick changes to the fix the supply chain woes.
Supply Chain Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining a bipartisan group in Congress calling for quick changes to the fix the supply chain woes.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.
Dems Impact on Ag Pt2
Fruit Grower Report
Western Caucus Chair, Congressman Dan Newhouse gave a Republican address last week talking about the destructive policies being pushed by President Biden and far-left Democrats that seem to exclude rural America from the conversation.
Dems Impact on Ag Pt1
Fruit Grower Report
Western Caucus Chair, Congressman Dan Newhouse gave a Republican address last week talking about the destructive policies being pushed by President Biden and far-left Democrats that seem to exclude rural America from the conversation.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.