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Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.
Fee Hikes for H-2A Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the bills being proposed that would raise the cost of hiring H-2A workers to unknown amounts.
Dam Spill Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse leads charge against dam spill increases on Columbia and Snake rivers.
Forest Management Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to help with Forest Management issues and, in turn, wildfire prevention.
Forest Management Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to improve forest management to help prevent wildfires.
Wildfires Target of New Bills Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senator is seeking help for fighting wildfires with a pair of bills
Bills to Update Wolf Plan and Possible Drought Conditions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Two wolf bills survive legislative cutoff date, and Yakima Basin irrigators may be facing drought conditions.
Know Your Farm Bill Workshop & Legislative Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Management Training workshop will help producers understand 2014 Farm Bill, and state senate bills important to agriculture up for review.
Regional Wolf Flexibility
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ranchers, county commissioners and lawmakers testify about the extreme disproportionate impact that wolves are having in Northeast Washington.
EU Bans Northwest Poultry, Potato Conference & Ag Affecting Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
European Union joins list of nations putting restrictions on poultry products from Pacific Northwest, Washington and Oregon host largest potato conference in the country, and taxes, water and wolves remain some of the top issues for agriculture this legislative session.
Updating & Improving the Endangered Species Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Committee approves four bills that would update and improve the Endangered Species Act.
More ESA Transparency Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative hearing held on four bills that would improve and update the Endangered Species Act, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife issued subpoena over recent ESA listing decision.
Mosquito Bills Becomes Law
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Two bills dealing with mosquito population control signed into law.
Legislative Update & Nursery Grower Reminder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some bills go by the wayside while some survive, and nursery growers reminded of upcoming sales closing dates for insurance coverage.
Raw Milk Scare & Ag Related Bills
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA inspection finds e. coli in raw cream sample, and ag related bills work their way through legislative gauntlet.
Rising Food Prices
Food Forethought
The USDA is saying overall food prices will probably rise three to four percent next year.
CDL Clarification Bill & "Preserving America's Family Farm Act"
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm vehicle CDL clarification bill signed into law, and federal lawmakers fight to help family farmers.
Biofuel Crops, Water, and Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the increased production of biofuel crops comes the need for additional irrigation water.