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Rollins Named Ag Secretary and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting to President-elect Trump’s naming of Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.
Southeast Hurricane Assesments and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Federal officials testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on how they’re dealing with disasters, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.
Ag Trade Issues Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says the trade imbalance for agriculture will draw much of the attention as we move into the new year.
Ag Trade Issues Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says the trade imbalance for agriculture will draw much of the attention as we move into the new year.
H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.
Congrats to President-Elect
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and other major farm groups congratulated President-elect Trump, vowing to work with him and Congressional leaders to advance top Ag priorities, including a new farm bill.
Honeybee Research WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? WSU researcher Brandon Hopkins says, it's confusing.
Honeybee Research WSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? WSU researcher Brandon Hopkins says, it's confusing.
Congress Resumes Farm Bill Efforts and House Passes Farmland Ownership Act
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional leaders from both parties say they’ll resume talks to get a Farm Bill passed before the end of the year, and the House of Representatives passed the “Protecting U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Act.”
Farm Bill Plea
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic conditions on the farm are getting worse, yet Congress has failed to pass a new farm bill.
Hyper Infusion Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.
Hyper Infusion Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.
National Farmers Union on Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says there will be a new farm bill at some point, but the question … when?
National Farmers Union on Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says there will be a new farm bill at some point, but the question … when?
Sugar in Seattle
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. sugar industry leaders were in Seattle recently for the 39th annual International Sweetener Symposium, “Stability, Security, Safety: The Need for a Strong Farm Bill”, hosted by the American Sugar Alliance.
An Initiative to Educate Beginning Farmers
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union offers an extensive educational program to help beginning farmers;
Appropriations Bill Being Monitored by Ag Industry
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union is concerned about the future of the Packers and Stockyards Acgt in appropriations bill rider.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.