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Pear Bill Signed Into Law Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
State Representative Bruce Chandler is pleased to announce his Pear Bill that passed both the House and Senate unanimously has been signed into law by Governor Inslee.
Pear Bill Signed Into Law Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
State Representative Bruce Chandler is pleased to announce his Pear Bill that passed both the House and Senate unanimously has been signed into law by Governor Inslee.
Milk Prices Take a Hit and Farmers Markets Closing
The Agribusiness Update
Analysts expect milk prices to take a downward tilt thanks to coronavirus, and the pandemic is also putting many farmers markets out of business.
Assessing Ag Impact of COVID-19 and New ESA Evaluations
The Agribusiness Update
Assessing the impact of coronavirus on farmers and ag marketers, and EPA is announcing a new method for conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act.
California Vineyard Losses and Ag Inspectors Bill Signed
The Agribusiness Update
California wineries are cutting back vineyard acreage in supply-demand adjustment, and President Trump signs ag inspectors bill into law.
Farm Loss Lower and Subsidized Brazilian Beef to U.S.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports the U.S. lost only 5,800 farms in 2019, and U.S. cattle industry not thrilled that subsidized Brazilian beef to begin exports to U.S.
Legislation Adds Ag Inspectors and Exports of Fruit Down-Veggies Up
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation to keep agricultural pests and diseases out of the U.S. would see a boost if passed, and exports of fresh fruits were down 6% in 2019 but vegetables were up 4%.
India Opens Poultry-Dairy and Ag Export Coronavirus Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
India offers partial opening for U.S. poultry and dairy markets, and U.S. Ag exports face coronavirus challenges.
China Promises to Make Good and India Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
China's President Xi promises to make good on Phase-One trade agreement, and India trade deal in the works.
Potato Collaboration Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington, Oregon and Idaho potato commissions using rule of threes to fund potato research in a three state collaboration.
Potato Collaboration Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington, Oregon and Idaho potato commissions using rule of threes to fund potato research in a three state collaboration.
American Freeze Dry Settles Debt and WASDE Estimates Up-Bullish
The Agribusiness Update
Ferndale-based American Freeze Dry settles debt to resume business, and latest WASDE estimates higher but bullish at the same time.
EPA Approves Hemp Pesticides and NFU's Johnson's Final Months
The Agribusiness Update
EPA first-ever approval of pesticides for hemp, and National Farmer's Union president Roger Johnson spends final few months in office before retirement.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Washington Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, is making its way through the Senate, but could be "delayed" by impeachment proceedings.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Washington Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, is making its way through the Senate, but could be "delayed" by impeachment proceedings.
USDA-led Agricultural Trade Missions
Farm and Ranch Report
USDA-led Agricultural Trade Missions
Farm Workforce Act and Beef Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes House, and U.S. beef production is higher.
U.S. Meat Consumption Higher and Dairy Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. meat consumption works its way higher, and Dairy Exporters applaud trade deal with Japan.
Ag Tourism Grows and China Trade Deal Delay
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Tourism is on the rise, and the trade deal with China may have to wait until December.
FFA National Secretary Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University student Kourtney Lehman elected National FFA Secretary.