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Florida Wildfire Warning and China Retaliates
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner and Florida Forest Service are warning Floridians of a potentially busy wildfire season, and China’s Finance Ministry is now imposing a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports.
Southeast Prep for Hurricane Season and China Bans Meat from U.S. Port
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along Southeast coastal areas need to get their emergency supply kits and first aid kits ready with a busy hurricane season in the forecast, and China bans meat exports from a West Coast cold storage facility near the Port of Oakland after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Farm Labor and Overtime Pay Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the work being done to give certain exemptions to the new ag overtime pay law.
Farm Labor and Overtime Pay Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the work being done to give certain exemptions to the new ag overtime pay law.
Congressional Wine Caucus Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With 2020 off to a fast start, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the work of the Congressional Wine Caucus.
Congressional Wine Caucus Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With 2020 off to a fast start, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the work of the Congressional Wine Caucus.
Wheat All About It Podcast Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Wheat Commission podcast, "Wheat All About It" is a great new way to get your farming news.
Wheat All About It Podcast Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Wheat Commission podcast, "Wheat All About It" is a great new way to get your farming news.
Farmer's Market Flowers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Young immigrant spends her summers growing, harvesting and selling flowers in family business.