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Vilsack Asked to Help Organic Production and Biotech Corn Worries in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been asked by Congressional members for immediate assistance for organic poultry and dairy, and corn leaders call on President Biden to take additional steps to address the pending decree by Mexico to block imports of biotech corn from the U.S.
Climate-Smart Ag in Alabama and Fertilizer Recovery Possible in 2023
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Alabama Monday to announce a second round of investments for the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Funding, and fertilizer recover possible in 2023.
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.
CPI for Food Higher and SCOTUS New Year Ag Cases
The Agribusiness Update
The Consumer Price Index for food trends higher in November, and Supreme Court could take up several cases the ag industry will be watching closely.
Trade Talks Scheduled with China and 90% GE Plantings
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump to meet with Chinese President later this month to talk trade, and U.S. farmers plant more than 90% genetically engineered seeds in 2018.
South Korean U.S. Beef Inspections and Farmer's Almanac
The Agribusiness Update
South Korea reinforces inspections on U.S. Beef imports, and Farmer's Almanac calls for above-normal temps for much of the U.S. this winter.
Proposed Changes to Hog Inspections
Colorado Ag Today
Proposed Changes Include Voluntary Inspections
USDA Grain Ispections and Trump Comments on NAFTA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports grain inspections ahead of projections, and more Trump comments cast doubt on NAFTA talks.
Hort Convention & Added Inspectors Needed for Marijuana Infused Edibles
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
110th Washington State Horticultural Association Annual meeting and NW Hort Expo to be held in Tri-Cities, and WSDA trains more food safety officers for marijuana related inspections.
Successful H-2A Program & WSDA Trapping Nets Destructive Forest Pest
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Thanks to H-2A program Washington apple growers had enough labor this year, and WSDA traps destructive forest pest in five counties.
Grain Inspections to Resume & Banning Ag Exports
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Grain inspections expected to resume at the Port of Vancouver, and some commodities will be more adversely affected by Russia's ban on U.S. imports than others.
Grain Inspections Cease at Port of Vancouver
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The state wheat industry and their representatives are asking the Governor to resume the use of WSP escorts for grain inspectors at the Port of Vancouver.
Protecting Northwest Salmon & Wheat Reps To Meet Japanese Customers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Predatory birds consuming endangered upper Columbia River steelhead smolts, and wheat reps to discuss GM wheat strain with Japanese customers.
Newest Deadline
Food Forethought
Congress will probably be much more motivated to act before the newest deadline takes effect.
WSDA Watching Out for Consumers
Food Forethought
WSDA Weights & Measures staff work hard at making sure consumers are protected from unfair business practices.
Dealing with Labor Issues
Fruit Grower Report
Dan Fazio with Washington Farm Bureau has been telling us of some issues with the Department of Labor and some questionable inspection practices recently in the news.