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H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
WHIP+ Passes House Ag Committee and Bayer to Pull Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
The WHIP+ bill passes muster for the House Ag Committee, and Bayer says it will pull Glyphosate from lawn and garden market.
WHIP+ Reauthorization Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Wildfire, drought, and continued heat are prompting Rep. Dan Newhouse reintroduce the WHIP+ relief program that has now passed the House Ag Committee.
WHIP+ Reauthorization Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Wildfire, drought, and continued heat are prompting Rep. Dan Newhouse reintroduce the WHIP+ relief program that has now passed the House Ag Committee.
Plants Retain Water and Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers find chemical that helps plants resist drought, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission reauthorized.
Farm Bill Edxpiration Losses and Ag Losses in Panhandle
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Bill expiration leads to losses for 39 programs, and USDA reports billions in crop losses in Florida Panhandle in wake of Hurricane Michael.
Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.
EU Glyphosate Authorization to Appeal and Ag Research Funding
The Agribusiness Update
European Union authorization of Glyphosate falls short - sent to appeals committee, and Ag Research facing funding and recognition crisis.
More Heart Healthy Foods Allowed and Obama Signs Water Bill
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA allows more produce to be heart healthy, and President Obama signs water projects bill for California Drought
Ex-Im Reauthorization & 1026 Deadline
Northwest Report
The reauthorization process for the Ex-Im bank gets a boost and time is growing short to file your 1026 certification form.
Immigration Proposal & Farmers Market Week
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Free Spanish language meetings are being provided to explain proposed immigration program, and Washington celebrates Farmers Market Week.