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Mexican Petition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai not to launch a trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports.
AFBF Farm Bill Priorities
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall and Senior Director of Government Affairs, Andrew Walmsley discuss the Farm Bureau's priorities when it comes to the 2023 Farm Bill.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.
NCBA Stopping Bad Ideas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says stopping bad ideas is a 'win' and something they've been busy trying to do.
Canadian Farmer Protests
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Canada are protesting in solidarity with farmers in the Netherlands over unrealistic government targets to reduce nitrogen emissions.
Declaring Drought Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
Declaring Drought Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
Input Costs Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
Input Costs Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
NCBA:Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
California Ag Today
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it opposes the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act… primarily because of government involvement in the cattle market.
Georgia Tobacco Crop and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia and Florida's tobacco crop looks very good despite dry and hot periods in May, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
Organic Producers Concerns and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers and ranchers concerned about accessing labor and controlling weeds, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
China Ag Land Purchases Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.
China Ag Land Purchases Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.
Japan's Ethanol Demand and Bill Prohibits China from Buying U.S. Lands
The Agribusiness Update
Japan's commitment to reducing dependence on imported petroleum could boost demand for ethanol, and a bill introduced by Washington Representative Dan Newhouse would prohibit the Chinese government from buying U.S. ag land.
More California Water Curtailments and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
State says more California water curtailments expected, and Rural land markets continue to surge.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis says too many lawmakers in Olympia have a credibility problem when it comes to understanding agriculture.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.