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WSTFA Annual Mtg Speakers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Quite the lineup of speakers for this year's WSTFA Annual Meeting and Hort Show December 4-6 in the Tri Cities.
WSTFA Annual Mtg Speakers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Quite the lineup of speakers for this year's WSTFA Annual Meeting and Hort Show December 4-6 in the Tri Cities.
WSTFA Annual Metting Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It's still a few months away, but it’s not too early to start planning to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting and Hort Show.
WSTFA Annual Metting Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It's still a few months away, but it’s not too early to start planning to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting and Hort Show.
Farm Bill Hold Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says farm bill negotiations are taking more time than expected, slowing down drafting of a Senate farm bill.
NCBA Unhappy with WOTUS and USDA Approves Honeybee Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is not happy with newly published Waters of the U.S. Rule, and USDA approves new honeybee vaccine to treat foulbrood disease.
California Organic Transition and Gas/Diesel Prices Fall Again
The Agribusiness Update
California Certified Organic Farmers help growers transition to organic production, and gas and diesel prices fall once again.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.
Cotton Forecast Rises and USTR on Corn Dispute with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton production is forecast to rise 2% from previous forecast, and House members call on USTR for help resolving dispute with Mexico over biotech corn.
Pear Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt shares what the recently harvested pear crop looks like after another year of unusual weather.
Pear Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt shares what the recently harvested pear crop looks like after another year of unusual weather.
California Water Infrastructure and Fertilizer Recovery Possible in 2023
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson calls on state lawmakers to build critical water infrastructure, and fertilizer recovery possible in 2023.
Climate-Smart Ag in Alabama and Fertilizer Recovery Possible in 2023
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Alabama Monday to announce a second round of investments for the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Funding, and fertilizer recover possible in 2023.
Cotton Futures Prices Down and EPA on Glyphosate Approval
The Agribusiness Update
December Cotton futures prices turn downward, and EPA on Glyphosate interim approval.
La Nina Three-Peat and U.S. Cattlemen's Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The La Nina weather pattern will be with us for a third straight year, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association announces its 15th Annual Meeting in Nashville in December.
Great Florida Cattle Drive and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
The Great Florida Cattle Drive is coming up in December, and gas prices drop for the 10th straight week.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Down and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
Sierra Nevada snowpack drops from 160% of normal to just 60% in two months, and USDA is planning more in-person trade missions.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
More Water Allocations in California and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
December rains have boosted water allocations for California farmers, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandates will make supply chain challenges worse.
Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.