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U.S. Red Meat to Japan and National Beef 80% Foreign Owned
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. red meat producers look to reclaim its portion of the Japanese protein market, and Brazilian company now owns 80% of fourth largest U.S. beef processor, National Beef.
Plants Retain Water and Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers find chemical that helps plants resist drought, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission reauthorized.
Conaway High on USDA Aid and NCBA on USMCA Ratification
The Agribusiness Update
Texas Congressman Mike Conaway applauds USDA aid to farmers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants swift USMCA ratification.
Farmers Left Out by Dept. of Ecology Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Ecology decides to leave farmers out when picking committee for water allocation in Washington state.
Farmers Left Out by Dept. of Ecology Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Ecology decides to leave farmers out when picking committee for water allocation in Washington state.
Lawsuit over Missouri "Meat" and New House Ag Website
The Agribusiness Update
Settlement discussions are underway over a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law making it illegal to promote plant-based food as "meat," and a new website unveiled from House Ag Committee.
Pear Estimates for 2019 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for Northwest Pears in 2019 is out and while off some from last year, still looks pretty good!
Pear Estimates for 2019 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for Northwest Pears in 2019 is out and while off some from last year, still looks pretty good!
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The move to charge H-2A employers twice for the program fails to make it through a bill in Olympia.
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The move to charge H-2A employers twice for the program fails to make it through a bill in Olympia.
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
House pulls additional H-2A fees from Senate bill.
H-2A Fees Nixed Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
House pulls additional H-2A fees from Senate bill.
Rep. Dent Applauds FFA Presentation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Tom Dent impressed with FFA presentation on the pros and cons of tariffs.
Farms to Get Larger-Fewer and Ag Day Push for Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows farms to get larger and fewer in next 20 years, and Capital Hill push for trade answers on National Ag Day.
Conaway Optimistic and WASDE Milk Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Ranking Member Mike Conaway optimistic following Trump's budget, and WASDE milk production forecast lower.
More H-2A Fees Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon Devaney talks about the Senate Bill that would boost the fees for hiring H-2A foreign guest workers.
More H-2A Fees Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon Devaney talks about the Senate Bill that would boost the fees for hiring H-2A foreign guest workers.
USTR Talks China Trade and Hemp Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer updates trade talks with China, and while the new Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp it will be a year or more before regulations are realized.
More H-2A Fees Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill looks to raise additional fees for ag employers who hire H-2A foreign guestworkers.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.