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Georgia Encourages Continued COVID Safety and Organic Federal Support
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia health and ag officials encourage farmers to continue COVID safety measures during fall harvest, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Domestic Chili Season Looks Good, and US Beef Production Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
Domestic chili pepper growers expecting good crop this year, and US Beef Production Rebounds.
Corona Beef Buys Up and USDA Encourages Safety
The Agribusiness Update
As people hunker down at home they're buying more beef, and USDA is encouraging visitors to practice safety.
India Opens Poultry-Dairy and Ag Export Coronavirus Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
India offers partial opening for U.S. poultry and dairy markets, and U.S. Ag exports face coronavirus challenges.
DACA Fix In The Works Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the DACA fix they hope to complete by year's end.
Tax Reform in House and Senate and Arkansas Bans Dicamba
The Agribusiness Update
Both House and Senate move tax reform packages forward, and Arkansas State Plant Board bans Dicamba April 16th through October.
Forest Management Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to help with Forest Management issues and, in turn, wildfire prevention.
Forest Management Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to improve forest management to help prevent wildfires.
Dairies Hit Before Irma's Arrival and Russia's Record Wheat Crop
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Dairies hit days before Hurricane Irma arrived, and Russia's record wheat crop continues to grow.
Trump Names Doud Chief Trade Negotiator and Trump Trade with Cuba
The Agribusiness Update
Trump names Gregg Doud as Chief Negotiator for U.S. Trade Representative, and trade with Cuba faces restrictions under new President.
Spokane Rail Initiative Drives Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A pair of initiatives gather steam in Spokane that could be bad news for state's Agriculture Community
Biosecurity Measures
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kennewick backyard poultry owner more than happy to have her birds tested for avian influenza.
Avian Influenza Response
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Backyard poultry owner in south Kennewick hosts informative demonstration with WSDA and USDA veterinarians on what free range poultry owners should be doing in regards to biosecurity measures.
Avian Influenza Quarantine Put In Place
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA establishes 20 mile quarantine zone for avian influenza that includes parts of Benton and Franklin counties.
HSUS Working on Getting Colorado Ballot with Animal Welfare Initiatives
Land & Livestock Report
Well, the Humane Society of the United States is at it again. The HSUS is trying to get multiple animal welfare ballot initiatives passed in Colorado that would affect animal husbandry practices for colorado livestock and dairy producers.
Harassment Policy
Food Forethought
Sexual harassment is not limited to any one line of work in particular.
Wolf Management
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wolf management continues to be a controversial subject across the state.
Pesticide Permit Updates, Spring Planting Estimates & Federal Funding Available
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Department of Ecology invites comments, USDA 2012 crop estimation, and federal money available to install water quality conservation measures.
WSDA Watching Out for Consumers
Food Forethought
WSDA Weights & Measures staff work hard at making sure consumers are protected from unfair business practices.
If the Truth be Told
Food Forethought
The Humane Society of the United States has recently found itself being called on the carpet for its interesting use of millions of dollars in donations.