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Net Farm Income-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Net farm income is expected to increase more than 40% from last year. And at first glance, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says those numbers might give some farmers reason for optimism ... but!
Mexican Tomato Agreement and U.S. Denies Japan's Tariff Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican Ag Minister Julio Berdegue reaches agreements with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Mexican tomato imports, and the U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs.
Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.
Challenges and Optimism Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a decent 2024 cherry season behind them, Northwest growers are wondering what kinds of challenges they’ll face in this new year.
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
Challenges and Optimism Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a decent 2024 cherry season behind them, Northwest growers are wondering what kinds of challenges they’ll face in this new year.
WA Political Outlook for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Political changes at the federal level are expected, but here in Washington, we’ll have a new Governor in Bob Ferguson, but Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center says, how different that will be remains to be seen.
WA Political Outlook for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Political changes at the federal level are expected, but here in Washington, we’ll have a new Governor in Bob Ferguson, but Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center says, how different that will be remains to be seen.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Tree Fruit in 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney takes a look back at the challenges of 2022 and what lies ahead in 2023 for the tree fruit industry.
Gas-Diesel Prices Slip and Tractor & Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices slip in the wake of Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm Nicholas, and U.S. tractor and combine sales increase last month.
AFBF on the New Administration Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore talks about the challenges ahead with a new Administration on the way.
AFBF on the New Administration Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore talks about the challenges ahead with a new Administration on the way.
AFBF on the New Administration Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore talks about the challenges ahead with a new Administration on the way.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Negotiations and Senate Focus on COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and U.K. close round five of trade negotiations with hope for a deal, and Senate majority leaders have hope for a COVID relief package before year end.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.