New Raspberry Website redrazz.org Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The red raspberry industry here in Washington state, the Northwest, and around the nation has a new resource for information.

New Raspberry Website redrazz.org Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The red raspberry industry here in Washington state, the Northwest, and around the nation has a new resource for information.

Cattle Bounce Back

Cattle bounce back, with Live Cattle topping the 50 day moving average.

Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules

The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.

Market Recap

Markets were closed yesterday due to Presidents Day, so let’s take a look at Friday’s recap with Virginia McGathey of the CME Group.

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Weaker Dollar and Strong Corn Market

Corn picking up a little ground, shooting for the $5.50 mark as Live Cattle continue to struggle with higher feed costs

China Buys In Big

China comes in big with the 2nd largest buy ever in the corn market as prices find another new high to close the week.

It's a Good Idea That Farmers Serve on Boards of Water Districts

California Tree Nut Report
William Bourdeau, Harris Farms

Food Insecure Falling and Proposed 3-Hr Trucker Break

The Agribusiness Update
USDA analysis calls for the world's food-insecure population to fall, and a proposed 3-hr "off the clock" rule for trucking delays welcomed news for drivers.

Bayer's Luna Tranquility Fugicide Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bayer Tech Services Rep Kevin Thorsness talks about the fungicide Luna Tranquility for potato growers.

Bayer's Luna Tranquility Fugicide Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bayer Tech Services Rep Kevin Thorsness talks about the fungicide Luna Tranquility for potato growers.

USDOT Suspends ELD and USMCA with Gov't Shutdown

The Agribusiness Update
USDOT officially suspends requirement for livestock haulers to use electronic logging devices, and Government shutdown stalls progress on USMCA.

Cattle Haulers Petition and Mad Cow in Scotland

The Agribusiness Update
National cattle groups send petition to Department of Transportation over hours of service requirements, and Mad Cow found in cow in Scotland.

Fuel Tax Transparency Bill Signed By Governor

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wenatchee Representative Cary Condotta's Fuel Tax Transparency bill signed into law.

Fuel Tax Transparency Amendment

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Failed House Bill on Fuel Tax Transparency gets through as Amendment to Transportation Budget.

Fuel Tax Transparency Bill

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A House Bill Would Require State to Post Gas Taxes on Pumps For All To See

Finding Farmer's Markets & DOT Waiver

Northwest Report
A new website allows you to find local farmer's markets...the DOT has released a waiver for drivers transporting livestock and poultry...and Lacy talks about healthier snacks for school kids.

DOT Reaches Out & 2012 Farm Bill

Northwest Report
The DOT wants to try and get the roads safe and with as little regulations as possible...the 2012 farm bill may or may not get written on time...and Lacy keeps cool.

One Speed Bump Too Many

Food Forethought
Prepare to buckle up, a federal motor carrier license may soon be required for many farmers.

Proposed Driving Rules

Line on Agriculture
Farmers and ranchers may have to get commercial driver's licenses to operate farm equipment, unless they convince the Department of Transportation otherwise.