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Next Gen Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Who will be the next generation of farmer? Washington Policy Center Ag Director, and farmer herself, Pam Lewison says farming has to be in your blood.
WFB Advocacy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
WFB Advocacy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Dairy Donations in Savannah and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
The International Dairy Foods Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank to address hunger in the greater Savannah area, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Potato Sustainability Alliance App Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko says they launched an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
Potato Sustainability Alliance App Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko says they launched an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
California Planting Decisions and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Falling commodity prices, rising production costs and water uncertainty are some of the factors weighing on planting decisions for California farmers this year, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.
New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update
The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
The Agribusiness Update
Last week marked ten years since the USDA created regional Climate Hubs to help ag producers and rural communities make climate-informed decisions, and restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
The Agribusiness Update
Last week marked ten years since the USDA created regional Climate Hubs to help ag producers and rural communities make climate-informed decisions, and restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year.
California Wine Demand Faling and Foreign Investment US Ag Land
The Agribusiness Update
The president of a leading California winegrape marketing association says growers need to remove 50,000 acres of winegrapes to balance supply with decreasing demand, and foreign investment in U.S. ag land is a big topic.
California Wine Demand Faling and Foreign Investment US Ag Land
The Agribusiness Update
The president of a leading California winegrape marketing association says growers need to remove 50,000 acres of winegrapes to balance supply with decreasing demand, and foreign investment in U.S. ag land is a big topic.
Scott Calls For Farm Bill Extension and Foreign Investment US Ag Land
The Agribusiness Update
David Scott, the ranking member of the House Ag Committee, called on colleagues to extend the 2018 Farm Bill by one year, and foreign investment in U.S. ag land is a big topic.
Water Intake Technology and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Davis, researchers continue testing high-tech processes for detecting how thirsty their trees are to help make better irrigation decisions, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food to Fort Myers, Florida for hurricane victims.
William Bourdeau on Making Good Decisions on Surface Water Availability
California Tree Nut Report
Declaring Drought Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
Declaring Drought Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.