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Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA begins work on rule changes for Packers and Stockyards Act, and USDA continues to rollout ag for segments of ag industry impacted by pandemic.
Drought and Wildfires Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
Drought and Wildfires Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
Drought Help Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent rains offer a little relief for Northwest drought conditions.
Drought Help Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent rains offer a little relief for Northwest drought conditions.
JBS Ransomeware Attack and Ag Chair Scott Warns of Biden's Estate Tax
The Agribusiness Update
JBS is hit by Russian hackers in ransomeware attack, and House Ag Chair David Scott warns of President Biden's capital gains tax would be a financial burden for farm families.
Drought and Wheat Growers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings breaks down this year's drought impact on our wheat crop.
Drought and Wheat Growers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings breaks down this year's drought impact on our wheat crop.
Drought Tolerant Crops and USTR on Canada & USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers identify genes that protect plants from drying out, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai challenges Canada's dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCA.
USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages, and Drought Monitor forecasts dry conditions to expand.
Wildfire Potential Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dry conditions have people concerned about the upcoming wildfire season, but UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says there's hope.
Wildfire Potential Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dry conditions have people concerned about the upcoming wildfire season, but UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says there's hope.
Dry Conditions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sure it's dryer than usual here in the PNW, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says while climate change is happening very gradually, this year's conditions were caused by the La Nina weather we're having and there's no trend indicating this is due to climate change.
Dry Conditions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sure it's dryer than usual here in the PNW, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says while climate change is happening very gradually, this year's conditions were caused by the La Nina weather we're having and there's no trend indicating this is due to climate change.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
USDA Invests in Heath Care & Education and Shipping Container Crisis
The Agribusiness Update
USDA invests $42.3-million to help rural residents access health care and educational opportunities, and Ag Groups call on Biden to fix shipping container crisis.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Fire Destroys Potato Dehydration Plant and CFAP Aid Frozen
The Agribusiness Update
Fire destroys Washington Potato Company dehydration plant in Central Washington, and USDA puts temporary freeze on some CFAP aid.
Famer Sentiment Higher and Biden to Administer Coronavirus Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment higher in December, and Biden to administer most if not all coronavirus relief funds.
NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter and SNAP+ for Oregon Wildfire Victims
The Agribusiness Update
NOAA forecasts a La Nina winter which could mean continued drought for Southwestern states, and low-income Oregon wildfire victims could be eligible for USDA's SNAP-Plus benefits.