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Port of Oakland Importance and Generic Pesticides Cheaper
The Agribusiness Update
The Port of Oakland continues to be one of the most important gateways for U.S. agricultural products, and Struggling U.S. farmers have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides.
Agricultural Data Standards
Farm of the Future
One frustration farmers have with ag technology is that data isn’t easily utilized across different tools.
Autonomy and Farm Labor
Farm of the Future
Autonomy and other agricultural technologies can be used to make farming more attractive to younger generations.
Collaborating on Ag Data Standards
Farm of the Future
One frustration farmers have with ag technology is that data isn’t easily utilized across different tools.
More U.S.-China Talks and Corn-based Ethanol Cleaner
The Agribusiness Update
More talks underway between U.S. and China trade officials, and USDA study finds lower greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol gas than previously believed.
Conservation Client Gateway Provides Farmers With New Online Tools
Farm of the Future
Conservation Client Gateway is a USDA public website that allows individual landowners and land users the secure ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Port Slowdown Will Have Longterm Effect
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato growers face uncertainty with the 2015 potato crop due to port slowdowns.
Club Wheat Come Back in Pacific Northwest
Farm of the Future
Many years ago Club Wheat was the only wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest — then rust problems essentially wiped it out of production during the 1950s and '60s. However thanks to the region's wheat breeding programs now there are varieties of Club Wheat that are rust-resistant.
Limiting Export Opportunities
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An expanded global SEPA process could hinder trade in Washington.
Globalized SEPA Process
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New globalized State Environmental Policy Act process could have a major impact on Washington's trade and export industry.
Club Wheat Come Back in Pacific Northwest
Farm of the Future
Many years ago Club Wheat was the only wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest — then rust problems essentially wiped it out of production during the 1950s and '60s. However thanks to the region's wheat breeding programs now there are varieties of Club Wheat that are rust-resistant.
SEPA Expansion
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WFB calls for sensible environmental regulations that are certain, predictable and fair.
Water Rights Deadline, Scoping Meetings, & RMA Reminder Dates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
DOE reminds applicants of water rights deadline, upcoming RMA sales closing dates, and final scoping meetings for Cherry Point export terminal project set for this week.
Increasing Export Capacity
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington agriculture is an export dependent industry that needs to be able to keep product moving to market.