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Tentative Labor Deal, Clean Water Projects & Free Pesticide Disposal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
West Coast ports have resumed full time operations but damage to foreign buyer relationships may take years to recover from, Ecology proposing $229 million in grant and loan funding for 165 clean water projects across the state, and WSDA collecting unwanted agricultural and commercial-grade pesticides in Eastern Washington this spring.
Port Negotiations & Organic Survey
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag producers and businesses continue to write their Congressional delegates asking for help in getting the West Coast ports up and running again, and increasing interest in organic agriculture prompts USDA to conduct organic survey.
More Port Woes & Making Sense of Marketing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port slowdowns caused by the 9 month long labor dispute between the ILWU and the PMA have caused yet more damage to ag exporters, and women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska will enjoy a day of learning, networking and inspiration during the WSU Extension Women In Ag Conference February 21.
Agriculture In Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wolf management and port congestion were two of the main issues in agriculture in the state in 2014.
Probe of Port Slowdown & Winter Ag Academy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Newly named Chairman of the state Senate Commerce and Labor Committee announces probe of port slowdown, and Winter Ag Academy workshops to offer leadership training for crew leaders.
Port Labor Dispute Taking Its Toll On Ag Producers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion problems caused by labor disputes between the PMA and the ILWU have prevented millions of dollars of exports from reaching their final destinations in a timely fashion.
Many Northwest Exporters Unable to Meet Contract Commitments
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestiondelays are definitely having an impact on pulse crops.
NW Hort Expo & Prolonged Port Congestion Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On everyones' minds as they attend this year's Hort Expo is the disruption to shipping at West Coast Ports as the labor contract negotiations between PMA and the ILWU continues to drag on.