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Climate Awareness Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of what you might hear, climate change is a subject most farmers and ranchers are working to mitigate.
Climate Awareness Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of what you might hear, climate change is a subject most farmers and ranchers are working to mitigate.
No Respect for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
No Respect for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Speak Up for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison tells us why speaking up and telling agricultures stories is the best way to keep farmers and ranchers from getting the short end of the regulatory stick.
Speak Up for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison tells us why speaking up and telling agricultures stories is the best way to keep farmers and ranchers from getting the short end of the regulatory stick.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
Fuel Tax Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Fuel purchased for the transportation of foods produced by Washington farmers is supposed to be exempt, by law, from a new carbon tax, part of the Climate Commitment Act, but those ag producers have been paying the tax since it started more than three months ago. The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison explains.
Washington Grown Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the "Washington Grown" branding program bill that's made its way through the Senate and has been unanimously passed through the House Ag and Appropriations Committees.
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
Washington Grown Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the "Washington Grown" branding program bill that's made its way through the Senate and has been unanimously passed through the House Ag and Appropriations Committees.
Buffer Bill Input Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
According to Pam Lewison, of the Washington Policy Center, a public records request has shed some light on who has been asked for input when putting the buffer bill together.
Buffer Bill Input Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to Pam Lewison, of the Washington Policy Center, a public records request has shed some light on who has been asked for input when putting the buffer bill together.
Vegetables: The Key to Mental Health?
Southeast Regional Ag News
New research finds that increasing vegetable consumption has a positive effect on how happy a person feels
What Ag Can Afford Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
What Ag Can Afford Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Director of Ag, Pam Lewison shares why agricultural employers can't afford the state's ag overtime law and what is likely to happen if we continue down this path.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.