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Cal Cherries Get Rained On and New USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
California cherries appear to have weathered recent heavy rains without too much loss, and USDA has new authority to keep meat packing houses open.
It's a Good Idea That Farmers Serve on Boards of Water Districts
California Tree Nut Report
William Bourdeau, Harris Farms
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
PETA's Immigration Campaign and FDA/USDA Lab-Grown Meat
The Agribusiness Update
PETA to launch billboard campaign comparing separation of immigrant families to milking dairy cows, and meeting could settle FDA or USDA jurisdiction over lab-grown meat.
Western Governors want ESA Changes and Conaway on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Western Governors Ask EPA for More Say on Endangered Species Act, and Ag Chair Conaway Confident Farm Bill Will Get Done.
TPA Passes & Visas Provided
Northwest Report
Trade Promotion Authority has gone to the President's desk...the border issue seems to have been cleared up...for now.
TPA Win & Visa Crisis Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congressman Dan Newhouse shares his views regarding the House passage of Trade Promotion Authority, and most of the workers on WAFLA petitions who were stranded at the border have obtained their visas.
Increasing Exports & Drought Relief Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag industry leaders discuss the importance of Trade Promotion Authority in making trade agreements, and the ability to efficiently and quickly export product with administration officials, and Yakima Basin farmers learn about emergency water permits at Ecology workshop.
Trade Focused
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau's John Stuhlmiller returns from D.C. where he and other ag industry leaders met with Senate and House members along with administration officials to deliver a strong message of pro-trade.
Trade Vital to State Economy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Most ag industry leaders agree that Trade Promotion Authority is necessary to help move progressive trade deals for the U.S. forward.
Importance of TPA & New Lone Wolf
Northwest Report
Producers are hopeful that TPP/TPA will soon be approved...a new lone wolf is on the prowl in Oregon.
WSDA Director Resigns, Trade Promotion Authority Disapproval & Draft Horse Power
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA Director Bud Hover announces his final day with the Department, U.S. Members of Congress respond to Seattle City Council's resolution expressing disapproval for trade promotion authority, and workshop at Plowsong Farm on the basics of using draft power in the production of specialty crops.
Trade Promotion Authority is Critical
Land & Livestock Report
As trade negotiators have met again this week, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association urges the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority, legislation that gives the President authority to negotiate trade agreements.
Water Right Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Water users voice concerns over possible impact the Forest Service's recently proposed Groundwater Resource Management Directive could have on the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan.