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NCBA on EPA Regulations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Cattlemen's Beef Association urges support for Livestock Regulatory Protection Act that would ban EPA from unnecessary regulations on livestock industry.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Winning Trade War and Trump Talks With China
The Agribusiness Update
It looks like the U.S. is winning the trade war, and Trump hoping to reach agreement with China on trade.
West Coast Ports Must Be Reliable For International Customers to Continue Using Them
Farm of the Future
It has been more than a year since the West Port labor crisis was resolved. For people who are not actively involved in the export market, it it likely not top of mind.
Oregon's Minimum Wage Woes
Farm of the Future
In this short 35 day legislative session in Oregon, the legislature in all its wisdom decided to take up the issue of increasing minimum wage.
Oregon Mom Wins America's Farmers National Farm Mom of the Year Contest
Farm of the Future
The votes have been counted and America's Farmers 2015 Farm Mom of the Year goes to Albany, Oregon third generation grass seed farmer Shelly Boshart Davis.
Farm Mom of the Year
Farm of the Future
Last week the 2015 regional winners of the annual Farm Mom of the Year were announced. The Northwest region's winner is Shelly Boshart Davis from Albany, Oregon.
Port Headaches Far From Over
Farm of the Future
Friday evening it was announced that a preliminary contract agreement was reached at the 29 West Coast port facilities. However, there will likely be more problems before everything straightens itself out at our West Coast ports.
Impact of Ports Labor Dispute on Forage Industry
Farm of the Future
Recently the U.S. Forage Export Council whose members represent nearly 80 percent of all U.S. forage exports and together account for nearly $1 billion in annual sales — conducted a survey asking their members to measure the impact of the current slowdown at the West Coast ports.
Ports Continue to Be Stalled
Farm of the Future
Since early November ports up and down the West Coast have been delayed and upheld due to labor disputes. Now more than four weeks later, the economic issues are huge for ag companies unable to ship their products internationally.
Ports Crippled Due to Labor Dispute
Farm of the Future
On November 3 Vice President of Bosco Trading Company Shelly Boshart noticed something was amiss — her company's trucks were delayed or not able to unload their cargo at the Port of Seattle, soon it was the same issues at the Port of Tacoma and the Port of Portland. She soon discovered the issue was a labor dispute. If you haven't heard of this issue — well you need to be aware of it.
No Silver Bullet Answers for Sage Grouse
Land & Livestock Report
There has been news that southeastern Oregon's Lake County Sage Grouse populations have declined since the early 2000's. This is an area of Hart Mountain where cattle have been removed for the past 23 years. One would think this may make a good case for livestock's contribution in helping to provide beneficial habitat for the Sage Grouse.
Highlighting State Beef Councils Role in Promoting Beef
Land & Livestock Report
The chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils Richard Gebhart - says the role of states in the national checkoff program has never been more important.
Study Shows Bark Beetle Contribute to Air Pollution
Farm of the Future
In the last two decades, there has been extensive damage done to western United States' and British Columbia's forests from mountain pine beetles.
Pacific Northwest Man Named Top NRCS Volunteer
Farm of the Future
A Kennewick man was selected as the nation's top volunteer for NRCS's Earth Team program.
A Natural Fit
Food Forethought
An agriculture curriculum is the perfect fit for an elementary school.