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Farm Bill Hold Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says farm bill negotiations are taking more time than expected, slowing down drafting of a Senate farm bill.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Challenges
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Biden and the UK announced a research and investment deal that comes up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations.
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.
Sun Protection and Port Negotiations Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers encouraged to protect themselves from sun damage, and West Coast Port negotiations continue.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Unions Respond to PEB Rail Recommendations
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to FreightWaves.com, we are now hearing from union members who say that that board simply chose to kick the can down the road.
U.S.-Taiwan Trade Negotiations Advance and Colorado River States Conservation
The Agribusiness Update
U.S.-Taiwan trade negotiations move forward, and Colorado River states told to conserve water.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiations continue on a new labor contract for workers at West Coast Ports, and the American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
U.K. Trade Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Under Secretary Jewel Bronaugh believes the recently completed trade mission to the U.K. will lead to a free trade deal with Great Britain.
USTR Meets with U.K. Counterpart and Fuel Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her U.K. counterpart to discuss trade, and fuel prices move up for first time in a month.
Potatoes To Mexico Delayed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down the problems delaying U.S. potato access to the Mexican market just months after a trade agreement was reached.
Potatoes To Mexico Delayed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down the problems delaying U.S. potato access to the Mexican market just months after a trade agreement was reached.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Down and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
Sierra Nevada snowpack drops from 160% of normal to just 60% in two months, and USDA is planning more in-person trade missions.
Ag Behind Pace for 2050 Productivity and Brazil Halts China Beef Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new report shows agriculture is behind pace to meet productivity needs for 2050, and Brazil halts beef production for China.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about Revised Senate Bill 5172 that would phase in overtime pay for ag workers over three years and shield dairies from lawsuits seeking three years retroactive overtime pay.