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Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
USDA Specialty Crop Insurance and May Pork Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is expanding insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other production history crop programs, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.
Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.
Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month
AFBF on Right to Repair and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS of America regarding right to repair, and egg prices finally on a downward trend.
AFBF on Right to Repair and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS of America regarding right to repair, and egg prices finally on a downward trend.
U.S. Beef Production to Drop and Lab-Grown Beef's Carbon Footprint
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef production in 2024 will drop 8% to 24.7 billion pounds amid tighter cattle supplies, and a new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation's Lisa Wherry reminds us that May is Mental Health Awareness Month and that we should reach out to our neighbors.
Year of The Apple Competition Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The artistically inclined high schoolers in apple country have about a week to finish and turn in their apple artwork for the Washington Apple Education Foundation's 2023 "Year of the Apple" competition!
USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.