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Carbon Market Interest and Vilsack on China's Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The interest in carbon markets by farmers not as high as hoped, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China's recent purchases show commitment to Phase One trade agreement.
Pear Estimates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The first official estimates are in for the 2021/22 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon and Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt likes what he sees.
Pear Estimates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The first official estimates are in for the 2021/22 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon and Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt likes what he sees.
Court Cancels Ethanol Exemptions and American Rescue Plan Notficiations
The Agribusiness Update
Federal Appeals Court grants request to cancel three ethanol exemptions, and USDA's American Rescue Plan Act publishes first notifications.
AFBF #StillFarming Campaign and US Beef Exports Soar in November
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau launches #StillFarming campaign to address food insecurity, and U.S. beef exports post one of the best Novembers.
The Value of Farmers Serving on Water Districts
California Tree Nut Report
William Bourdeau
La Nina Winter Ahead Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond says this winter should follow a La Nina pattern with slightly cooler and wetter than normal.
FFA Numbers Hit Record High and Schools Buy Food Differently
The Agribusiness Update
FFA membership numbers reach all-time high, and Schools are buying food differently amid COVID-19 pandemic.
EPA Appoints Crowder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds appointment of West Richland's Michael Crowder to EPA's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee.
COVID-19 Hits Supply Chain and China Phase-1 Outlook
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, and Archer Daniels Midland optimistic China will meet Phase-1 obligations.
Supplemental Water From Districts Will Be Needed This Year for Nut Crops
California Tree Nut Report
Christine Gemperle, Almond Grower
Pear 2019 Forecast Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The forecast is in for the 2019-2020 Northwest pear crop.
Pear 2019 Forecast Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The forecast is in for the 2019-2020 Northwest pear crop.
Pear Estimates for 2018 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear growers 2018 Estimates look to be fourth highest ever.
Early Water Restrictions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several hundred irrigators in the eastern and north central part of the state will be facing water cutoffs much earlier than normal this year due to the drought.
Abysmal Snowpack Conditions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Currently Washington is sitting at 27% of normal for snowpack, which could strictly limit irrigation water this season.
Highlighting Conservation Practices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Film festival to highlight ag conservation practices.
Banning Chocolate Milk
Food Forethought
Does the banning of chocolate milk from school menus do more harm than good?
Noxious Weed Control
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Noxious weeds cost ag producers millions of dollars in control efforts and reduced productivity every year.
Growing Rural Education
Food Forethought
America's Farmers Grow Rural Education program is investing over $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities.