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H-2A cutbacks
Idaho Ag Today
New estimates show farmworkers stand to lose $4.4 to $5.4 billion annually.
New AEWR Good for Georgia and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Southeast farmers could see major changes to labor costs under a new proposal from the Trump Administration aimed at revising the H-2A visa program, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.
Retractable Roof Systems for Ag and U.S. Fairs Bring In Billions
The Agribusiness Update
B.C. Orchards try retractable roof systems in response to changing weather conditions, and
Trump Extends China's Tariff Deadline and NCBA Victory in Cattle Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signs executive order extending a deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association notched a legal victory affirming protections for cattle ranchers when it comes to reporting air emissions.
Trump Extends China's Tariff Deadline and NCBA Victory in Cattle Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signs executive order extending a deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association notched a legal victory affirming protections for cattle ranchers when it comes to reporting air emissions.
Farm Bill Now
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says time’s up to decide if there will or won’t be a new farm bill this year. He told members of the American Farmland Trust time is of the essence. We need a farm bill now!
H-2A Myths Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If food safety, better overall quality, and fair wages for those who harvest our produce is important to you, the Washington Red Raspberry Commission hopes you look for "U.S. grown" the next time you make a purchase.
Farming, Is It Worth It? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark asks the question, Farming, is it worth it?