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U.S.-China Partial Pact and China Buys Hogs from Denmark
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and China agree on a partial trade agreement, and Chinese company buys hogs from Denmark in wake of ASF.
Red Raspberries and Trade
Fruit Grower Report
How is all this trade turmoil impacting raspberry producers? We ask Washington Red Raspberry Commission executive director Henry Bierlink.
Skagit County Wolves
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Senator Keith Wagoner is pulling no punches as to what he thinks we should do with the wolves that are repopulating Washington state now that they've been found west of the Cascades in Skagit County.
U.S. Exports to China and Got Jobs? in Dairy
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump tweets about potential trade deal with China, and U.S. Dairy industry launches Got Jobs? campaign.
MPP Dairy Enrollment and Budget Items Like SNAP
The Agribusiness Update
Enrollment begins for dairy's Margin Protection Program, and omnibus budget spending bill includes agriculture dollars for things like SNAP.
Wolf Update 2018 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Fish and Wildlife statewide wolf specialist Ben Maletzke gives us the 2018 wolf update.
Wolf Update 2018 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fish and Wildlife statewide wolf specialist Ben Maletzke gives us the 2018 Washington wolf update.
Good taste is all in the DNA
Fruit Grower Report
Genetic test that can tell if a plant is likely to bear fruit that are exceptionally sweet , really tasty and really enjoyable to eat or whether they are prone to just be bland
Important to Assess Herd's Breeding Health
Land & Livestock Report
As we now enter the breeding season for many beef herds in our region, University of Idaho Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Benton Glaze reminds beef producers to really assess their cows prior to turning out that bull.
Addressing Wolf Management Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife's newly expanded 18 member Wolf Advisory Group met recently to begin the process of addressing wolf management related issues.
100th Wheat Variety & Stripe Rust Forecast
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New winter wheat variety released this spring by WSU is exceptional for several reasons, and plant pathologist Xianming Chen updates stripe rust forecast for the eastern Pacific Northwest.
Good For Consumers Good For Growers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Phytonutrient rich baby potatoes are helping to raise awareness about the nutrition of potatoes in general.
Part Two Covering Controversial Wolf Study
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Controversial study on lethal wolf control conducted by WSU researchers.
Study from WSU Carnivore Conservation Lab states Lethal Wolf Control Counterproductive
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers have found that killing problem wolves leads to more livestock depredations, not less.
Salmon Study Released & New Conservation Partnership
Northwest Report
A new salmon study has some interesting conclusions...a new conservation program helps projects in the NW...and Lacy has a look at the right cut of meat for the grill.
Honey Bee and Honey Bee Industry Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Improving the genetic diversity of the U.S. honeybee gene pool, and treating beekeepers as farmers under state law.
Winning Varieties Part 2
Fruit Grower Report
More today on choosing winning varieties of apples.
The Bee Whisperer
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly all of North America's fruits, vegetables, and nuts depend on commercial bee pollination services at the start of their production cycles.
New OSU Wheat Resists Stripe Rust, Bakes Well
Farm and Ranch Report
Creating a new variety of wheat can take more than a decade. Even after that, breeders need an additional three years to generate enough seed for farmers.