Beef Import Threats

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says President Trump’s plan to increase beef imports from places like Argentina threatens an already fragile recovery for cattle farmers and the industry in general

Agave Right Crop for California and Food Price Fix Campaign Targets Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
As California farmers look for drought-tolerant crops, production of agave, the key ingredient in tequila is catching on, and the Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12.

Buy American Cotton Bill and Food Price Fix Campaign Targets Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cotton Council strongly supports the Buying American Cotton Act, and the Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12.

Trump Impact on Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A couple of months into President Trump’s second term, the ag economy is still shaky with many wondering how and if new strategies will work. Stephen Nicholson, Global Strategist at RaboBank, says it’s murky.

Trump Impact on Ag Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A couple of months into President Trump’s second term, the ag economy is still shaky with many wondering how and if new strategies will work. Stephen Nicholson, Global Strategist at RaboBank, says it’s murky.

Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.

Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.

Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.

Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban

The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.

Potato Wart Allowed Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.

Potato Wart Allowed Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.