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Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and, negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
U.S. Egg Production Up Slightly and Honeybee Colony Numbers Rise
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. egg production in November up slightly from last year, and U.S. Honeybee industry says bee colonies have adjusted and show signs of recovery.
Fertilizer Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau economist warns that fertilizer prices are soaring, along with other input costs, and may continue doing so for some time.
Agribusiness Disruptions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Challenging times require being able to adapt and survive the changes at every level of the supply chain and, according to FLM Harvest Vice President David Parker, it won't be easy.
Agribusiness Disruptions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Challenging times require being able to adapt and survive the changes at every level of the supply chain and, according to FLM Harvest Vice President David Parker, it won't be easy.
California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Corn Price Spike Muddies Ethanol and USDA's Ag Outlook Forum
The Agribusiness Update
A spike in corn prices muddies the waters for ethanol industry, and USDA is out with details about virtual Ag Outlook Forum.
Food System Resilient and USDA-NASA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Our food system proven resilient amid pandemic, and USDA and NASA strengthen partnership on space-based assets benefitting life on Earth.
Injury Levels Low Meat & Poultry and Adapting Beef-Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Injury levels for meat and poultry workers reach all-time lows, and beef and pork exports adapting to times.
Adapting Beef-Pork Exports and $20.5-billion COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and Pork exports adapting to COVID world, and USDA announces $20.5-billion has been sent out in COVID relief for agriculture to date.
WSU To Provide BC Growers With Important New Orchard Management Resource
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State University will provide British Columbia growers in the Okanagan with an important new resource to improve orchard management. Washington State University's Decision Aid System (DAS) is a web-based platform designed to transfer time-sensitive information on pest management to orchardists, using real-time, local weather data and scientific pest and disease management information to help predict and manage pests and diseases.
Creating Alternative Water Supplies & Workers Applying For DAPA and DACA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought prompts Ecology to work with available funds to create alternative water supplies, and seasonal employers should take care when an employee asks for assistance with DAPA or DACA.
Death Tax Repeal Act & No Help From ICE
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The bill repealing the federal estate tax has headed to the Senate after passage in the House, but the joy over that may be short lived, and safe harbor rejected for employers who discover unauthorized workers.
Weighing In On WOTUS & Understanding DAPA and DACA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State DOE representative testifies during recent WOTUS hearing, and WAFLA webinars help growers understand DAPA and DACA, President Obama's Executive Actions that will make many undocumented immigrants eligible for status adjustments this spring.
Understanding New Executive Actions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The President's immigration executive actions will be the subject of a live 1 hour webinar WAFLA will be conducting Thursday, March 12.
Pesticides & Water Quality Part 3
Line on Agriculture
When using pesticides either on the farm or around the home, it is important to read and follow the label directions, even when it comes to supposedly "safe" pesticides.