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California Water Rights Certification and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
California offers water diversion certification to ag producers, and USDA updates three key crop insurance options.
Potato Research at Univ of Idaho Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers at the University of Idaho, according to professor Alexander Karasev, are looking for ways improve and protect potatoes from necrotic viruses.
Potato Research at Univ of Idaho Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers at the University of Idaho, according to professor Alexander Karasev, are looking for ways improve and protect potatoes from necrotic viruses.
Gas Prices Continue to Drop and EPA Extends Pesticide Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices decline for the sixth straight week, and EPA extends deadline on pesticide applicators certification plans.
Passing of Senator Isakson and Gas Prices Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Long-time U.S. Senator and ag advocate Johnny Isakson of Georgia passes away, and gas prices drop for sixth straight week.
Mobile Meat Inspection and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator Delay
The Agribusiness Update
New federally inspected mobile meat operations are coming online soon, and USTR could really use an Ag trade negotiator, but Trevino has yet to be confirmed.
Fried on Unfair Foreign Trade and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner calls on USDA for federal action on unfair foreign trade practices that are hurting domestic produce industry, and USTR Trade Negotiator Elaine Trevino is still unconfirmed.
Organic Certification Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining the call to rethink changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, including proposed reductions in the reimbursement rate and maximum assistance allowed.
Organic Certification Changes
Fruit Grower Report
A bipartisan group in the House of Representatives, including Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, is letting Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue know they're concerned about changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
Forest Management Study and USDA's Organic Certification
The Agribusiness Update
New research looks at how forest-management practices improve downstream water availability, and USDA's Farm Service Agency now accepting applications for funds that help with cost of organic certification.
Klamath Water Supply and Retail Potatoes Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath Water users told supplies would be cut no further, and retail potato sales soar.
Assessing the Effectiveness of the National Organic Program
Colorado Ag Today
Quality over quantity for organic certifications
Nolan Ryan Beef Certification and Bayer Fights Weeds
The Agribusiness Update
Nolan Ryan Beef adopts new certification program, and Bayer investing $5.6-billion in new methods to combat weeds.
U.S. Dairy to SE Asia and USDA FSA Organic Aid
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Dairy exports to China have slowed but are booming to Southeasat Asia, and USDA's Farm Service Agency accepting applications for aid from organic producers and handlers.
Beef Exports to Egypt and California Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Certification tightening could hamper exports of U.S. beef variety meat to Egypt, and California growers continue to face labor shortages.
Pears Are Heart Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
American Heart Association has given all 10 northwest pear varieties the 'Heart Check Certification' designating them ALL as heart healthy.
Pears Are Heart Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
American Heart Association has given all 10 northwest pear varieties the 'Heart Check Certification' designating them ALL as heart healthy.
Pears Heart Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
All 10 Northwest pear varieties now certified 'Heart Healthy' by American Heart Association.
Pears Heart Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
All 10 Northwest pear varieties now certified 'Heart Healthy' by American Heart Association.
Beef Quality Assurance Certification
Farm of the Future
Beef Quality Assurance Certification