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Speak Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If it seems like agriculture is always being targeted with new laws, regulations and expenses, is it because the ag community doesn’t communicate the way they should?
Speak Up for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If it seems like agriculture is always being targeted with new laws, regulations and expenses, is it because the ag community doesn’t communicate the way they should?
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
California Cherry Season Down and U.S. China Tensions Cost Exports
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry grower, Tom Gotelli reflects on how a difficult season for California growers cost many up to half their crop, and U.S.-China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year.
California Cherry Season Down and U.S. China Tensions Cost Exports
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry grower, Tom Gotelli reflects on how a difficult season for California growers cost many up to half their crop, and U.S.-China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year.
Beef Trade 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
Beef Trade 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
Food Date Labeling Questions and Rough Farm Income Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA and USDA announced a joint request for information about food date labeling, including terms like “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By", and the USDA’s farm income forecast for 2024 revealed a difficult year for the nation’s ag producers.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Vilsack on China's Farmland Buys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says no matter how much Congress tries, USDA’s tracking of China’s farmland buys in the U.S. will always be troublesome.
A Walnut and Almond Grower Talks About Difficulties with Both Crops
California Tree Nut Report
Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers across the country are having significant difficulty finding enough hired help, forcing producers and the few workers they do have to pull double-duty, leading to a build-up of stress on farms and ranches.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers across the country are having significant difficulty finding enough hired help, forcing producers and the few workers they do have to pull double-duty, leading to a build-up of stress on farms and ranches.
USDA Farm Loan Relief and Death Tax Repeal Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is providing additional financial relief for farm loan borrowers facing economic hardship, and 41 Senators reintroduce legislation to permanently repeal federal estate tax, called the Death Tax Repeal Act.
USDA Farm Loan Relief and Death Tax Repeal Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is providing additional financial relief for farm loan borrowers facing economic hardship, and 41 Senators reintroduce legislation to permanently repeal federal estate tax, called the Death Tax Repeal Act.
No Seed Potatoes No Food Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Seed Potato grower Scott Bedlington says a tone-deaf Olympia needs to stop adding unreasonable regulations or farmers will have no choice but to sell their land.