CWU Ag Student Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
We recently reported on the great, new Food and Agribusiness minor or certificate program at Central Washington University.

Now. Here to tell us about it is accounting major Elena Tucker who was one of the first students involved

CWU Ag Student Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We recently reported on the great, new Food and Agribusiness minor or certificate program at Central Washington University.

Now. Here to tell us about it is accounting major Elena Tucker who was one of the first students involved

CWU Agribusiness Program Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Just two years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

CWU Agribusiness Program Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Just two years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved

The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.

Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved

The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.

FWMA Update Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.

FWMA Update Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.

'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition

The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.

Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition

The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.

Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down

The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.

Pasteurization Destroys HPAI and USDA on Healthy School Meals

The Agribusiness Update
FDA confirms pasteurization of milk destroys harmful pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America's children through school meals.

WPC on Lost Farms Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.

Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible

The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.

WPC on Lost Farms Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.

Farmers Understand Sustainability and Tractor Sales Mixed

The Agribusiness Update
McKinsey and Company research reveals that a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming and a willingness to adopt the practices, and for the second straight month, unit sales of 100-plus horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

Georgia Peaches Look to Rebound and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this year has been near-perfect for the sensitive crop, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

CWU Agribusiness Program Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Just two years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise. We speak with one of the professors involved.