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Don't Fear Fruits and Veggies, and USDA Still Open
The Agribusiness Update
Don't let the fear of COVID-19 keep you from buying fresh fruits and vegetables, and USDA wants public to know they're still open for business.
SNAP Participation Drops and Trump Threatens Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
SNAP participation drops 3%, and President Trump renews threats on Chinese goods.
U.S. China Talks Underway and July 4th Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. trade talks with China are apparently underway, and July 4th food prices up slightly.
Survey by Senator Sheldon
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An annual survey by Democratic Senator Tim Sheldon draws surprising results for Western Washington district.
Farm Aid for Flooding and Dairy Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
A nonprofit is launching an effort to deliver donated hay to ranchers hit by flooding in Nebraska, and global dairy prices continue to climb.
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.
Farmer Rescues Salmon Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Dairy farmer leads effort to rescue salmon from blocked stream.
Bayer Monsanto Closes and Trump Talks Ag Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer closes Monsanto merger, and Trump says trade barriers for Ag will be removed by the time he's done.
Dam Spill Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse leads charge against dam spill increases on Columbia and Snake rivers.
Tax Bill Coop Deduction Revisited and Brazil Beef for U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
Tax bill signed by President may be reopened to protect grain industry against deduction for cooperative members, and Brazil may lift U.S. ethanol tariff if U.S. lifts ban on Brazilian beef.
Millennium Bulk Terminal Sues State Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Millennium Bulk Terminal owners sue state of Washington over handling of building permits.
Perdue Resumes Reorganization and GOP Passes House Tax Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue resumes USDA reorganization that includes GIPSA, and House Republicans pass tax bill that includes key farm benefits.
Beef Counts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Beef Community serves it up at Beef Counts event in Spokane.
Pruitt Hears Feedback on WOTUS and U.S./Mexico Potato Relationship
The Agribusiness Update
EPA Chief Pruitt hears feedback on WOTUS rewrite, and U.S. and Mexico in prolonged potato standoff.
Washington Residents Against Wolves
Land & Livestock Report
Formed in 2014 Washington Residents Against Wolves is an organization concerned with the management of gray wolves in Washington state.
Avian Influenza Quarantine & Fertilizer Report
Northwest Report
A quarantine has been issued for part of the Columbia Basin in Washington State...and the fertilizer outlook for spring.