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Trade Deals with Darci Vetter Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Former Chief U.S. Ag Negotiator Darci Vetter talks about the importance of getting trade deals to the finish line.
Trade Deals with Darci Vetter Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Former Chief U.S. Ag Negotiator Darci Vetter talks about the importance of getting trade deals to the finish line.
ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
South Dakota Cattleman tells U.S. Senate Committee that American Beef is Climate Change Solution
Land & Livestock Report
South Dakota Cattleman tells U.S. Senate Committee that American Beef is Climate Change Solution
Bad Robocalls Act
Line on Agriculture
Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement after the House passed the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act.
McDonald's Reduces Antibiotic Beef and Senate Works on Hemp
The Agribusiness Update
McDonald's moves forward with plans to reduced the use of antibiotics in beef supply, and Senate hearing on industrial hemp targets CBDs.
Ag Labor Wages Up and Ag Urges USMCA Passage
The Agribusiness Update
The shortage of ag labor is pushing up wages and benefits, and nearly 1,000 ag companies push for quick ratification of the USMCA.
U.S. Wheat Eyes Brazil and Cover Crops Use Up
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Wheat Associates cast an eye to Brazil's tariff-free import quota, and Cover Crops use for soil health grows at rapid rate.
Rataliation from Canada and AFBF Donations 2018
The Agribusiness Update
Canada may be ready for more retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, and American Farm Bureau Federation generously help feed hungry Americans in 2018.
Montana Real Meat Legislation and Corn Planted Acres
The Agribusiness Update
Montana is third state to pass law prohibiting cell-cultured meats from being called "real", and planted corn acres up this year but wheat and soy down.
Hazardous Substance Tax Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Doug Ericksen of Ferndale talks about the Senate bill set to raise taxes on fuel and other hazardous substances by nearly $1-billio dollars.
Hazardous Substance Tax Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Doug Ericksen of Ferndale talks about the Senate bill set to raise taxes on fuel and other hazardous substances by nearly $1-billio dollars.
Carbon Tax Bill Moves to Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Representative Jacqueline Maycumber talks about what House Bill 1110 would mean for fuel prices and carbon emissions.
Livestock Brand Inspection
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House passes bill that would allow for the shutting down of the Livestock Branding and Inspection Program if it keeps losing money.
More H-2A Fees bill
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill has moved to the House that would add even more fees for the farmers who hire H-2A foreign guest workers.
Low Carbon Fuels Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Debate was heated, but a House bill passes that would implement a California-style low carbon fuel standard that will raise the cost of fuel and transportation.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
Congress Averts Shutdown and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Congress averts a second government shutdown, and USDA projects net farm income will recover this year.