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California Vineyard Losses and Ag Inspectors Bill Signed
The Agribusiness Update
California wineries are cutting back vineyard acreage in supply-demand adjustment, and President Trump signs ag inspectors bill into law.
Legislation Adds Ag Inspectors and Exports of Fruit Down-Veggies Up
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation to keep agricultural pests and diseases out of the U.S. would see a boost if passed, and exports of fresh fruits were down 6% in 2019 but vegetables were up 4%.
Ag Inspectors Bill Passed and Cattle First Documentary
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Inspector bill passes House, and "Cattle First" documentary launches at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.
Gov't Meat Inspectors Working and Legal Immigrant Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Government meat inspectors are working in spite of shutdown, and Legislation would open new avenue for legal status for immigrant workers.
FSIS Won't Be Shutting Up During the Shutdown
Land & Livestock Report
FSIS Won't Be Shutting Up During the Shutdown
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.
Tentative Agreement & Renewable Fuels At Sturgis
Northwest Report
Works gets back to normal at the port...ethanol is making in roads with bikers and Lacy says happy birthday to an American icon.
Damaging the U.S. Reputation as a Reliable Exporter
Farm of the Future
Since early July only several emergency waiver export loads of grain have left the United Grain Corporation's terminal. The lack of grain inspectors is causing mounting frustration by farmers and ag groups as well as a back up of grain at the terminal.
Stalled Grain Inspections
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag groups write letter to U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack about stalled grain inspections at Port of Vancouver.
Vilsack Speaks on UGC Grain Inspector Safety
Farm of the Future
United Grain Corporation Terminal at the Port of Vancouver remains without grain inspectors. July 6th was the last day that Washington State Patrol officers escorted Washington Department of Agriculture's grain inspectors in and out of the facility.
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.
Horse Processing Injunction Lifted
Food Forethought
An emergency stay on domestic horse processing in the United States has been lifted by the 10th federal appeals court in Denver.
Orchard Field Day & Gypsy Moth Trapping
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fifth annual Sunrise Research Orchard Field Day coming up August 7, and annual trapping now underway for gypsy moth.
Issue of Horse Slaughter
Food Forethought
The subject of horse slaughter in the United States is an emotional one to say the least.
Inhuman Practice
Food Forethought
The unethical practice of "soring" has been illegal since the 1970's.
San Juan Islands & Budget Issues
Northwest Report
US budget issues are slowly being resolved...a northwest are is now part of the National Monument program...and Lacy looks at the horse meat issue.
Newest Deadline
Food Forethought
Congress will probably be much more motivated to act before the newest deadline takes effect.