Cow Fart Tax

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just when you thought the state government had thought of every way to separate you from your pocketbook, look out!

Democrats in Olympia have proposed a new bill that could tax … get this, the flatulence from cows.

Processing Tomato Acreage Down and Trade Mission to South Korea

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers are scaling down their processing tomato acreage this year with boosted inventory, and representatives from 49 U.S. organizations will join the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea.

Ukraine Invasion Hits Gas Prices and Food Insecurity Varies

The Agribusiness Update
The Russian invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices higher last week, and food insecurity varies across states.

U.S.-China Timeline and Farm Loan Growth

The Agribusiness Update
Trade war unlikely to end any time soon, and a growth in farm loans boosts Ag Lending in second quarter.