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NFU on Farm Bill Failure and Beef Export Value
The Agribusiness Update
After the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay, and although volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million.
Potato Wart Threat in PEI
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island following the latest case of Potato Wart disease.
Keep Pushing Your Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With farmers in Washington state experiencing negative returns the past few years, and labor alone accounting for 108% of their total gross revenue, many feel it’s crucial that lawmakers understand that.
Income Vs Labor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s no secret that the cost of agricultural labor is a major expense for farmers, but it has exploded in recent years to a level that many cannot afford.
Income Vs Farm Labor Expenses
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s no secret that the cost of agricultural labor is a major expense for farmers, but it has exploded in recent years to a level that many cannot afford.
Perdue on Trade Importance and USDA Sees Ag Trade Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue on importance of agriculture trade, and USDA forecasts 6% decline in ag trade for 2018.