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NASCAR GA Peanut Partnership and Plant Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
NASCAR and the Georgia Peanut Commission partner for Be Your Own Hero Foundation, and nurseries are reporting a higher demand for food plants during pandemic.
Cherry Challenges Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about this year's harvest in a very strange year.
Cherry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about this year's harvest in a very strange year.
Cherry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about this year's harvest in a very strange year.
Farmer Mac Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Financial challenges facing producers are addressed by Farmer Mac.
Farmer Mac Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Like Freddie Mac, Farmer Mac is there for your borrowing needs.
Farmer Mac and Ag Lending Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmer Mac is financing American farmers.
Recent GMO Study Findings Explained
Farm of the Future
During a webinar this week, the National Academy of Sciences released its study on the safety of food coming from genetically engineered crops. The report concludes that genetically modified organisms cause no more health problems for people than other foods.
Shepherd's Grain -- Taking a Commodity and Making Their Own Niche
Farm of the Future
Most wheat producers are price takers, however about 20 years ago two Washington Wheat growers — Fred Fleming and Karl Kupers decided that they wanted to change how they approached marketing their product.
Proactive Vet Care
Land & Livestock Report
I think most people would agree that being proactive in their personal health care is a preferred mode of action. Why should it be any different for your livestock?
When Wolves Lose Fear of Humans
Land & Livestock Report
Last week a successful joint Mid-year meeting happened for the Washington and the Oregon Cattlemen's Association in Pendleton. Wallowa County Chief Deputy Fred Steen spoke to ranchers about how to identify a wolf depredation. One topic that Steen brought up was wolf habituation which should concern folks who live in rural areas with or without livestock.
Fight Against Hunger
Line on Agriculture
Time for a little friendly competition to help fight hunger.
Succession Start Early
Farm of the Future
Planning the succession to the next generation of the your farm or ranch, though necessary, usually is not easy to begin and takes continual work to complete.
Finding a Successor for Ag Company Through Farmers Veteran Coalition
Farm of the Future
For many farmers or ranchers, the "who" of the succession planning is easy as they have a son or daughter intent on continuing the family's agricultural legacy. However, what do you do if you have an successful ag enterprise and no heir to continue it?
Northwest Farmers Fight Hunger
Farm of the Future
The issue of hunger in the Pacific Northwest is not going away, but neither are those who can help do something about it, including farmers, retailers, and a generous public.
Recalls & Restricting Cell Phones
Northwest Report
A couple of food recalls are announced...Idaho is looking at stricter rules regarding teens and cell phones...and Lacy talks about the H2A program.