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Ag Secretary Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brook Rollins was confirmed last Thursday, and during a phone call with Northwest media that morning, minutes after her confirmation, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse first got the news.
California Regs Hamper Ag Tech and Thompson Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
California regulation prohibits the use of autonomous ag equipment without a driver, and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
Super Bowl Commercial and House Ag Chair Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
If you watched the Super Bowl, you may have noticed a Frito-Lay Potato Chip commercial titled ‘The Little Farmer', and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
Rollins on Back to Office
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins said at her confirmation hearing last week that she’s committed to curtailing work-from-home policies to get staffers back in the office.
Ag Groups Like McKalip Confirmation and Egg Prices Hit Record Levels
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and Egg prices hitting record levels.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Ag Groups Recognize Japan's Abe and World Food Prices Fall for 3rd Month
The Agribusiness Update
American ag groups recognize Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following assassination, and world food prices fall for third straight month.
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.
New BLM Director Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
New BLM Director Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
7 Georgia Counties Natural Disasters and ASF in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Seven Georgia counties have been designated natural disaster areas due to floods and freezing temps, and African Swine Fever outbreak has been confirmed in Dominican Republic.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Biden's Immigration Reform and Ag Urges Quick Confirmation of Vilsack
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden's ambitious immigration reform faces uphill battle, and Ag groups urge quick confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary.
GFB Awards at AFBF Convention and Biden's Immigration Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau honored with many awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention, and President Biden's Immigration Reform faces uphill battle.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.
Bayer's Monsanto Takeover Devalued and Perdue on Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer reduces value of Monsanto takeover by $2.5-billion, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue insists crop insurance still high priority in 2018 Farm Bill.