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USMCA Progress Made and Phase-one of U.S.-China Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Progress is reportedly being made on getting the USMCA passed, and Phase-one of a U.S.-China trade deal may be close.
WTO Rules Against China and U.S.-China Talks End in Sight
The Agribusiness Update
World Trade Organization finds China unfair in tariff-rate quotas, and end in sight for U.S.-China trade talks.
Ag Census Shows Consolidation and Enforcing China Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Census of Agriculture shows consolidation happening industry wide, and U.S. and China find way to enforce agreements in trade deal.
China Trade Talks and Trump's SOTU on Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese officials in D.C. to talk trade, and Trump optimistic of China talks in State of the Union address.
Milk Labelling bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom county Senator Doug Ericksen files a bill that would restrict use of the term "milk" for products that come from a cow and not an almond or soybean.
Milk Labelling bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom county Senator Doug Ericksen files a bill that would restrict use of the term "milk" for products that come from a cow and not an almond or soybean.
Grain Export Record and ELD Mandate Delay
The Agribusiness Update
Grain in all forms looks to set export record, and Electronic Logging Device could get delayed for livestock haulers.
ICE Immigration Arrests and Bayer Stocks Down
The Agribusiness Update
ICE targets businesses for hiring and mistreating illegal immigrants, and Bayer stocks down after California jury orders $289-million payout for Monsanto's glyphosate violation.
DACA Deadline Passed Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
DACA deadline passes, but work on a solution continues as recipients wait and wonder.
DACA Deadline Passed Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
DACA deadline passes while 18,000 recipients in Washington wait and wonder.
Renewable Fuel Standard Cuts and Conservation Compliance Enforcement
The Agribusiness Update
Renewable Fuels industry frustrated over EPA's proposed cuts to RFS, and Congress is asked to tighten enforcement of conservation compliance, spending, and crop insurance.
FOIA Request Points to Lobbying Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Documents in FOIA request appears to show lobbying efforts paid for with tax-payer dollars.
CAFO Emissions and U.S. Pork to Argentina
The Agribusiness Update
EPA on deadline to enforce CAFO emissions reporting, and U.S. Pork to Argentina for first time since 1992.
Milk Production Up and Immigration Enforcement in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
American milk production up in early 2017, and reports of immigration enforcement in rural America under Trump administration.
Emergency Air Response Expands & Local Enforcement for Local Lands Act
Northwest Report
Air response is expanding for emergency service members...and a new bill would give local authority over some federal agencies.
Helping Producers Combat Fraud
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA's Agricultural Investigations Program is designed to protect producers to make sure they are being treated fairly, and receive payment for the products that they sell.
Creating Alternative Water Supplies & Workers Applying For DAPA and DACA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought prompts Ecology to work with available funds to create alternative water supplies, and seasonal employers should take care when an employee asks for assistance with DAPA or DACA.
Death Tax Repeal Act & No Help From ICE
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The bill repealing the federal estate tax has headed to the Senate after passage in the House, but the joy over that may be short lived, and safe harbor rejected for employers who discover unauthorized workers.
Dwindling Labor Prospects
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington's tree fruit industry has a history of dependance on migrant labor.
Labor Issue Webinars
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAFLA offering labor issue training webinars to help growers.