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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.
Water Storage Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
H.R. 3981 would allow irrigation districts to voluntarily prepay contracts with the federal government.
Snake River Sediment Plan & Wine Grape Growers Convention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts accepting public comment through December 18th on applications by port districts in Clarkston, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho, and WA Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting, Convention and Trade Show to be held February 5th through the 7th.
Mosquito Bills Becomes Law
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Two bills dealing with mosquito population control signed into law.
Eliminating The Conservation Commission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Proposed budget would eliminate the Washington State Conservation Commission.