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Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Chinese Soy Imports Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's October soybean imports drop 41% from a year earlier, and Senators say the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will improve market conditions.
Produce Industry on Supply Chain Problems and World Food Price Barometer Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The produce industry in the U.S. and Canada is calling for fast action on the supply chain crisis, and World Food Price Barometer surges to highest since 2011.
Dam Breach Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Dam Removal Study
Fruit Grower Report
State Senator Mark Schoesler says the new plan to study removal of four lower Snake River dams, brought forward by Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray, is a waste of time and suspicious.
Dam Breach Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Stepped-Up Basis with Grassley
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says ending the stepped-up basis treatment of farms and ranches may not be over yet.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
4-H Vax Mandate
Fruit Grower Report
A group of State Senators are speaking out against the Governor's vaccine mandate in general, but especially for 4-H volunteers.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
4-H Vax Mandate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4-H volunteers are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th and a group of State Senators are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider.
U.S. Hunger Rate Drops to Pandemic Low and Ernst Slams Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. hunger rate drops to lowest rate since the pandemic began, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst slams California's Prop 12.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
USDA Heirs' Relending and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $67-million in loans for Heirs' Property Relending Program, and Senator Chuck Grassley wants to level the playing field for smaller livestock producers.
ASF Confirmed in Dominican Republic and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever cases confirmed in Dominican Republic, and Senator Chuck Grassley looks to level playing field for smaller livestock producers.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
Hot Farmworker Story
Fruit Grower Report
Ritzville Senator Mark Schoesler is calling out a Seattle Times story on protecting farmerworkers from the heat as one-sided and bad journalism.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.