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U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.
U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Aid for Cherry Producers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington cherry producers are now officially qualified for federal aid to make up for money loss thanks to retaliatory Chinese tariffs and we have U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse's reaction.
Aid for Cherry Producers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington cherry producers are now officially qualified for federal aid to make up for money loss thanks to retaliatory Chinese tariffs and we have U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse's reaction.
Tariff Aid for NW Cherry Growers
Fruit Grower Report
Representative Dan Newhouse pushes through provision that includes cherry growers among farmers eligible for USDA relief.
Chinook to Orcas Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Save Family Farming wants to spread the word that Chinoook recovery efforts being hampered by Harbor Seals not farmers in North Puget Sound.
Chinook to Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Save Family Farming wants to spread the word that Chinook salmon recovery in North Puget Sound is a problem thanks to Harbor Seals not farmers.
Dam Spill Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse hopeful one of two legislative acts will help stop the spill increase on Lower Columbia and Snake River dams.
Wildfire bill signed by Governor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Governor Inslee signs HB 2561, the wildfire bill sponsored by Moses Lake Representative Tom Dent.
Forest Health Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about legislation to fund forest management and curtail wildfire borrowing.
PacTech Roundtable in Pasco
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Why is the cell phone service worse on my farm today than five years ago? How can I adapt to smart farm technology when I have spotty internet service? A couple of good questions from yesterday's Pacific Technology Alliance (PacTech) round table in Pasco, Hosted by Pac Tech and the Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
Yakima Water Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Progress is being made on passing an important water bill for Central Washington.
No Fireworks & Water Management Solutions
Northwest Report
The lack of water in the northwest is getting some help from a NW Senator...and it's also causing a ban on fireworks.
Bee Bill Bombs & Wildfire Response
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill that would test replacing noxious weeds with bee nourishing forage fails to pass the Legislature, and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell calling for improved emergency response and federal coordination for wildfires.
Transforming U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Increasing rail shipments of crude oil have created extreme delays in the delivery of crops and agricultural products to market.
Supporting Specialty Crops & Rules For Drone Use
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
$4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding is being made available to help support the specialty crop industry in Washington state, and developing a framework for commercial use of drones.