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Tariffs or Not Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?
Tariffs or Not Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?
California Ag Priorities and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers and ranchers gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to draw attention to key agricultural priorities, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.
California Ag Priorities and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers and ranchers gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to draw attention to key agricultural priorities, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.
USMEF to Mexico and Brazilian Egg Imports Double
The Agribusiness Update
Livestock and grain producers travel with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and a local trade show, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.
Farm Bill Plan B
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new farm bill again faces tough odds this year, given all Congress must do on other issues like taxes and raising the debt ceiling, and that means the possibility of a farm bill ‘plan B.’
WFB Advocacy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
WFB Advocacy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.
WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.
WSTFA on Ag Overtime Fix Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you employ farm workers, or are a farm worker yourself, you’re probably aware that there was no fix to the ag overtime law.
New California Ag Laws and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
A number of new state laws are set to impact California farmers after Governor Gavin Newsom ended the legislative year by signing a flurry of bills, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
Climate Commitment Carbon Tax Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With the legislature on “break”, having finished the last session, that doesn’t mean all of their work was complete … in the eyes of Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
WFB Mission in 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The new leadership at the Washington Farm Bureau heads into the new year with priorities laid out for 2023 and beyond.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Ag Fuel Overcharge Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau is working with lawmakers to try and come up with a legislative fix to the Climate Commitmenmt Act after it was learned that many in agriculture were being charged the Act's carbon tax, estimated at 40 cents per gallon, a fee they are supposed to be exempt from.
Farm Internship Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Senator Nikki Torres, of the 15th Legislative District, introduced a bill that received unanimous support in the Labor and Commerce Committee that would expand the state's farm internship program.