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Hurricane Season Ends and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
With the 2025 hurricane season nearly complete, it appears the East Coast, especially the Southeast, escaped the impact of a landfalling hurricane for the first time in a decade, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Cling Peach Uncertainty and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
California cling peach growers face an uncertain future after long-term contracts worth more than a half-billion dollars were voided by Del Monte Foods, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Legislators and Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.
EPA tours Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
Farm Bill Frustration-SCFBA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is expressing their frustration over the inability of Congress to get a new Farm Bill done.
Potatoes to Japan Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
Potatoes to Japan Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
Overtime Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
In 2023, Ag employers must pay your workers overtime for anything over 48 hours in a week in phase two of the new overtime law, and Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says that's hard on many workers who have seen their hours cut.
Overtime Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
In 2023, Ag employers must pay your workers overtime for anything over 48 hours in a week in phase two of the new overtime law, and Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says that's hard on many workers who have seen their hours cut.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
Overtime-Worker's Perspective Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop shares what he hears from farm workers about the new overtime laws and what it means for their livelihoods.
Overtime-Worker's Perspective Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop shares what he hears from farm workers about the new overtime laws and what it means for their livelihoods.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.
Potato Wart Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles gives us an update on the potato wart quarantine in Canada on Prince Edward Island.
Potato Wart Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles gives us an update on the potato wart quarantine in Canada on Prince Edward Island.
FSA Vacancies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse addresses staffing shortages at the USDA's FSA offices around the country.