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Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census
The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.
WSDA's Japanese Beetle Plan and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is preparing to eradicate invasive Japanese beetles found in Central Washington, and Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings hit 10-year low.
Bayer Sustainability and USDA Preps For African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer is focusing on sustainability with three new commitments, and USDA making preparations for African Swine Fever should it come to the U.S.
Clearing Up Confusion, Trade Official Visits Ag Exporters & Gypsy Moth Eradication Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many wonder if the suspension of H-2B applications could affect agriculture, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Service touring the Northwest, and WSDA proposes plan for gypsy moth eradication near Yacolt.
Rabbit Invasion & Training Roundtable
Northwest Report
Bunnies are invading Idaho...a roundtable will look at training needs and Lacy talks about getting rid of invasive species in an unusual manner.
Gypsy Moth Trapping Begins
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The gypsy moth has been a very destructive forest pest in the United States and can cause extensive environmental damage.
Environmental Document Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The public generally supports the WSDA's efforts to control gypsy moth.
Getting the Upper Hand on Spartina
Line on Agriculture
Spartina, commonly known as cordgrass, is an aggressive noxious weed that severely disrupts the ecosystems of native saltwater estuaries in Washington but efforts are underway to eradicate it.
Moth Trapping
Fruit Grower Report
You may see some small cardboard traps set up around the state. It's part of a project to help count and control pests.