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Section 32 Pear Purchase
Fruit Grower Report
Here in the Northwest, we produce nearly 88% of all U.S. fresh pears, but on the canned side, the August closure of the Del Monte canary left many growers holding the bag ... until the USDA stepped in.
Cling Peach Uncertainty and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
California cling peach growers face an uncertain future after long-term contracts worth more than a half-billion dollars were voided by Del Monte Foods, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
DAMN Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
DAMN Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
Dam Meetings Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.
Dam Meetings Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.
E15 Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley has tough words for President Biden after a Washington Post story exposes his closed-door criticism of summertime E15 waiver.
NAWG on WOTUS Changes and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers is expressing disappointment in decision to change WOTUS Rule, and Net Farm Income reaches highest point since 2013.
Corn Price Spike Muddies Ethanol and USDA's Ag Outlook Forum
The Agribusiness Update
A spike in corn prices muddies the waters for ethanol industry, and USDA is out with details about virtual Ag Outlook Forum.
Washington Wine Struggles Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's wine industry is doing its best to weather the storm that is 2020 and Washington Winegrowers Association Executive Director Vicky Scharlau breaks it down.
Washington Wine Struggles Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's wine industry is doing its best to weather the storm that is 2020 and Washington Winegrowers Association Executive Director Vicky Scharlau breaks it down.
Farmers to Families Hit 75-million boxes and California Wildfires Ease for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box Program hits 75-million boxes, and impact of California wildfires eases up on farmers.
Farmer Brand Loyalty Down and Dairy Prices Rebound
The Agribusiness Update
Brand loyalty among farmers has taken a sharp downturn, and dairy prices rebound following near record lows.
Grocery Food Prices Up and Cattle Feedlots Low on Space
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are creeping up as plant closures pinch supply, and Cattle feedlots are running out of space.
China Buys U.S. Pork and Phytelligence Closed
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese media is reporting the purchase of U.S. pork, and Seattle-based Phytelligence shuts doors after lawsuit with WSU over Cosmic Crisp.