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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 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".
Ag Lending Steady and Ethanol Production Hits COVID-era Highs
The Agribusiness Update
Ag lending remains steady in latest Federal Reserve numbers, and Ethanol production reaches highest level since COVID lockdowns began.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
Avocado First-Timers and Ground Beef Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Avocados are attracting a lot of first-time consumers, and ground beef sales up more than $1-billion.
Citrus Greening Quarantine and NPPC Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas, and National Pork Producers Council applauds trade deal with Japan.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Perdue's Consolidation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks with Washington producers about changes coming to food safety oversight between USDA and FDA.
Millennium Bulk Terminal Sues State Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Millennium Bulk Terminal ownership sues state of Washington over handling of permit process.
Clovis Withdraws Name and EPA Accused of 'Sue and Settle'
The Agribusiness Update
Controversial nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from consideration for USDA Undersecretary, and Ag Community complains EPA is too quick to settle with environmental groups.
ESA Act Modification Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill by Representative Dan Newhouse, included in a package of legislation to modify the Endangered Species Act, calls for input by local governments impacted by listings and other decisions.
Bee Bill Bombs & Wildfire Response
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill that would test replacing noxious weeds with bee nourishing forage fails to pass the Legislature, and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell calling for improved emergency response and federal coordination for wildfires.
Weighing In On WOTUS & Understanding DAPA and DACA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State DOE representative testifies during recent WOTUS hearing, and WAFLA webinars help growers understand DAPA and DACA, President Obama's Executive Actions that will make many undocumented immigrants eligible for status adjustments this spring.
40 Years of Tilth
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Numerous educational and networking events planned for Tilth's 40th Anniversary Conference, November 7 - 9.
Helping Migratory Fish Species
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whoosh Innovations of Bellevue has been working on a way to help resource managers get fish back to their historic habitat.
Transporting Fish Vacuum Tube Style
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whoosh Industries has been working for the past several years on developing a safe, efficient and cost effective method of transporting salmon.
Climate Change
Food Forethought
The National Climate Assessment report will undoubtedly stir up even more intense political debate.
Protecting Northwest Salmon & Wheat Reps To Meet Japanese Customers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Predatory birds consuming endangered upper Columbia River steelhead smolts, and wheat reps to discuss GM wheat strain with Japanese customers.