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Immigration and Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Immigration and Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Occupational Injury Resource for Agriculture
Line on Agriculture
The National Farm Medicine Center was established to address occupational safety and research for the farming industry.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Spotted Lantern Fly in Georgia and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has received confirmation from the USDA that the first detection of Spotted Lanternfly was made in Fulton County last month, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Veterans Farm workshop
Idaho Ag Today
Calling all veterans who happen to be interested in farming. Military veterans. Are you interested in farming or ranching in Idaho? There's a place.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Nematode researcher chair
Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has raised more than $3.2 million from stakeholders toward an endowment.
Oregon Pig with H5N1 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Swine Health Information Center says a case of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig from an Oregon Farm.
Oregon Pig with H5N1 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Swine Health Information Center says a case of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig from an Oregon Farm.
Climate Blame Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Policy Center’s Pam Lewison says so it’s no surprise farmers get defensive when so many with little or no ag experience start pointing climate blame fingers.
CDC on H5N1 in Washington and Agtech Jobs on the Rise
The Agribusiness Update
The Centers for Disease Control is in Washington state after reports surfaced of four workers who potentially have bird flu, and Californina farmers with autonomous tractors and other high-tech equipment are having no problem finding agtech operators with “video game experience.”
Climate Blame Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Policy Center’s Pam Lewison says so it’s no surprise farmers get defensive when so many with little or no ag experience start pointing climate blame fingers.
Honeybee Threats Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it’s caused by things like climate change and pesticides. But, the Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers, a beekeeper himself, says people hear scary statistics and jump to conclusions.
Honeybee Threats Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Honeybees have been dying off at a higher rate in recent years and many believe it’s caused by things like climate change and pesticides. But, the Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers, a beekeeper himself, says people hear scary statistics and jump to conclusions.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.