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Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Washington Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, is making its way through the Senate, but could be "delayed" by impeachment proceedings.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, co-sponsored by Washington Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, is making its way through the Senate, but could be "delayed" by impeachment proceedings.
Ag Census Deadlines and Farming Still a Family Business
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA sends out reminder that 2019 Census of Horticulture Specialties and Organic Survey are both due in early February, and USDA numbers show farming is still overwhelmingly a family business.
Bill will Help Preserve Family Farms
Land & Livestock Report
Bill will Help Preserve Family Farms
ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
New Legislation Aims to Curb Suicides in Rural America
Land & Livestock Report
New Legislation Aims to Curb Suicides in Rural America
Bipartisan 'Truth in Buffalo' Labeling Act Introduced
Land & Livestock Report
Bipartisan 'Truth in Buffalo' Labeling Act Introduced
Legislation Introduced to Improve Forest Management to Reduce Threats of Wildfires
Land & Livestock Report
Legislation Introduced to Improve Forest Management to Reduce Threats of Wildfires
Livestock Hauler Bill and EPA Glyphosate Review
The Agribusiness Update
Another bill proposes legislative fixes for livestock hauler's hours of service regulations, and latest EPA review of Glyphosate finds no cancer risk.
Onion Stocks Down and Stored Grain Flooded
The Agribusiness Update
Weather and Supplies put squeeze on onion stocks, and insurance problems for flooded grain storage.
Montana Real Meat Legislation and Corn Planted Acres
The Agribusiness Update
Montana is third state to pass law prohibiting cell-cultured meats from being called "real", and planted corn acres up this year but wheat and soy down.
Slavery Reporting Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New Senate Bill that's got producers fired up would require dairy farmers and fruit growers in Washington to report whether or not they participate in slavery, peonage or human trafficking.
Slavery Reporting Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New Senate Bill that's got producers fired up would require dairy farmers and fruit growers in Washington to report whether or not they participate in slavery, peonage or human trafficking.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
World Dairy Prices Up and Farting Cows
The Agribusiness Update
World dairy prices continue to inch up, and Farting Cows a hit on social media.
Slave Labor-Human Trafficking Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill would require dairy farmers and fruit growers to report slave labor and human trafficking violations.
Congress Averts Shutdown and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Congress averts a second government shutdown, and USDA projects net farm income will recover this year.
African Swine Fever in China and Australian Cattle Drownings
The Agribusiness Update
How bad is the African Swine Fever in China and thousands of cattle drowning in Australian flooding.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.