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Potato Day 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
Potato Day 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
Ag Overtime Flexibility Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says one of the big challenges the tree fruit industry is takin on during this year's legislative session is trying to work more flexibility into the state's new ag overtime law.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Buffer Bill is back and, according to Washington Policy Center's Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison, it's better, but not perfect.
Ag Overtime Flexibility Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says one of the big challenges the tree fruit industry is takin on during this year's legislative session is trying to work more flexibility into the state's new ag overtime law.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Buffer Bill is back and, according to Washington Policy Center's Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison, it's better, but not perfect.
Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year and Mexico's Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau announces its Legislators of the Year, and Mexico appears to be moving ahead with its plan to ban the import of GMO corn, including much from the U.S.
Ag Loan Balances Higher and California Bill Bans Foreign Agland Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate debt pushes ag loan balances higher, and California legislators pass bill outlawing land sales to foreign countries.
Educating Legislators Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director says it's time to start educating our legislators about what really goes on in agriculture.
Educating Legislators Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director says it's time to start educating our legislators about what really goes on in agriculture.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Ag Education Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings says it's time to educate lawmakers about where their food comes from.
Ag Education Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings says it's time to educate lawmakers about where their food comes from.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center, Initiative on Agriculture director, Pam Lewison talks about the lack of respect from urban legislators and the disconnect that seems to be growing.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center, Initiative on Agriculture director, Pam Lewison talks about the lack of respect from urban legislators and the disconnect that seems to be growing.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Farm Bureau Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the disconnect between legislators and the ag community.
USDA on Seattle Port and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announces help for the Port of Seattle with pop-up container site for ag products, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is out.
Legislative Disconnect Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Farm Bureau Director of Government Relations, Tom Davis talks about the disconnect between legislators and the ag community.
Looking Ahead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The messaging at last month's WSTFA Annual Meeting & Hort Show was focused on a look at the past as we prepare for what's to come.