Montana State Bird Flu Research and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
A team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding research into bird flu, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

National Peanut Month and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

H5N1 in California and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down

The Agribusiness Update
Bracing for the impacts of H5N1 bird flu since April,

Tulare County dairy farmer Preston Fernandes says positive tests were still a surprise, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.

Hurricanes Impact on Southeast and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down

The Agribusiness Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States with many communities facing unprecedented challenges, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

California Pork Prices Higher and Farmland Demand Strong

The Agribusiness Update
Prices for pork products subject to California’s Proposition 12 law have increased an average of 20% since the law began, and the ag economy has faced some challenges during the past year while farmland values remain strong.

PBN's Moffitt to Retire Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
After nearly 23 years as president and CEO of the Portland-based Pear Bureau Northwest, Kevin Moffitt says he’s retiring.

PBN's Moffitt to Retire Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After nearly 23 years as president and CEO of the Portland-based Pear Bureau Northwest, Kevin Moffitt says he’s retiring.

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.

DeSantis Urges Funds for Manatees and Ethanol Production Hits COVID High

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges funding to help Manatees, and Ethanol production hits COVID-era high.

U.S. Hunger Rate Drops to Pandemic Low and Ernst Slams Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. hunger rate drops to lowest rate since the pandemic began, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst slams California's Prop 12.

WA Wine Industry Rapid Growth Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about what makes Washington's wine industry different from California's.

WA Wine Industry Rapid Growth Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about what makes Washington's wine industry different from California's.

Kontos Cellars Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Kontos Cellars is a Walla Walla winemaking family with generations of history in the community.

Kontos Cellars Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Kontos Cellars is a Walla Walla winemaking family with generations of history in the community.

Fresh Apple Inventory Down and NPPC Environmental Campaign

The Agribusiness Update
Fresh apple inventories in the new year are down, and National Pork Producers Council launches multimedia campaign to show environmental efforts by pork industry.

Adapting Beef-Pork Exports and $20.5-billion COVID Relief

The Agribusiness Update
Beef and Pork exports adapting to COVID world, and USDA announces $20.5-billion has been sent out in COVID relief for agriculture to date.

Organic Blueberry Study at OSU Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
An OSU Study shows organic blueberry growers can compete with their conventional counterparts.