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Idaho Ag Today
Idaho farmers and ranchers brought in a record $11.3 billion in farm-gate receipts in 2024, but that doesn’t tell the real story.
Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says on the list of problems in agriculture, wage growth and labor costs are by far the biggest.
Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says on the list of problems in agriculture, wage growth and labor costs are by far the biggest.
Winter Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
Winter Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
U of I grants
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho Extension-led team is now accepting in-state applications for two U.S. Department of Agriculture grants.
WA-ID Farm Bureau's Form Insurance Partnership and Small Family Farms Rule
The Agribusiness Update
In collaboration with Idaho Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, Washington Farm Bureau is introducing a new insurance option, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.
NW Pears in 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
2024 was a rough year for Northwest pear growers seeing their lowest production in nearly 40 years, but new Pear Bureau Northwest president and CEO CarrieAnn Arias is happy to be on the job!
NW Pears in 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
2024 was a rough year for Northwest pear growers seeing their lowest production in nearly 40 years, but new Pear Bureau Northwest president and CEO CarrieAnn Arias is happy to be on the job!
H-2A and Wages Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to H-2A reform, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, believes the cost of labor is the biggest challenge facing farmers today.
H-2A and Wages Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to H-2A reform, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, believes the cost of labor is the biggest challenge facing farmers today.
Wolf Drone Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The next big use for drones might be using them to haze wolves that are attacking cattle. In Oregon, the USDA Wildlife Service’s Southwest District Supervisor, Paul Wolf says they really weren’t too sure what to expect.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Wolf Drone Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The next big use for drones might be using them to haze wolves that are attacking cattle. In Oregon, the USDA Wildlife Service’s Southwest District Supervisor, Paul Wolf says they really weren’t too sure what to expect.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Farm Credit Merger in Florida and Georgia and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit have announced unanimous agreement to merger, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, we’re hearing of more plans to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but that message is a bit skewed for specialty crops.