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California Beehive Thefts and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Beehive thefts are on the rise in California, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act is introduced in the Senate.
Honeybees to California Almonds and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
It's pollination season for California almonds with millions of honeybees being trucked in, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
OSU Animal Disease Grants and Honeybee Colony Numbers Rise
The Agribusiness Update
OSU Vet school awarded three grants to expand role in responding to animal disease outbreaks, and the number of honeybee colonies grows as beekeepers adapt to challenges of last twenty years.
Asian Giant Hornet Watch Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It's time to be on the lookout for Asian Giant Hornets as they emerge for the spring and the Washington Department of Agriculture could use your help.
Asian Giant Hornet Watch Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It's time to be on the lookout for Asian Giant Hornets as they emerge for the spring and the Washington Department of Agriculture could use your help.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
Challenges from Transportation to Pollination
California Ag Today
Labor and water continue to be important issues for California farmers and ranchers.
AFBF Wants Better NASS Reporting and Non-Family Farms Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the USDA's National Ag Statistic Services to improve transparency and accuracy, and while family farms are still the standard - non-family farms are increasing their numbers.
Farmers For Trump Survey and California Beekeepers in Wildfires
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows 75% of farmers would vote for President Trump if the election was held today, and California beekeepers struggling amid smoke from wildfires.
More Bees for Almonds and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers bringing in 600,000 more bee hives for pollination, and farmer optimism continues to grow.
Beekeepers Lose 41% Honey Bees and Prevent Planting Claims
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beekeepers lose 41% of their honeybees in a year, and USDA expects a billion dollars in prevent planting claims.
Colorado Beekeepers Educate Year Round
Colorado Ag Today
Honey bees are a year round passion
Bees, Dust Storms and Wildfires
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Beekeepers in the state recently swarmed Olympia lobbying for SB 5017, which would give beekeepers the same tax relief provided to other ag producers, and the potential for dust storms and wildfires during this year's spring and summer thunderstorm season will be greatly increased.
Honey Bee and Honey Bee Industry Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Improving the genetic diversity of the U.S. honeybee gene pool, and treating beekeepers as farmers under state law.
The Bee Whisperer
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nearly all of North America's fruits, vegetables, and nuts depend on commercial bee pollination services at the start of their production cycles.
Tax Exemption Continuation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Tax exemption continuation for the state's honey beekeepers moves forward.
This Is The Year
Food Forethought
This may be the year we opt to have our own backyard chickens.