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No Drought Emergency Pt
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.
U.S. - China Trade War Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren’t priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.
No Drought Emergency Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018 and is supposed to be rewritten and renewed every five years. Now, some are worried that we may have seen our last Farm Bill.
Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
From tariffs to immigration reform to regulatory priorities, there’s a lot going on that’s impacting agriculture, but we’re not hearing much about a new Farm Bill lately.
Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.
Ag Economy Bill Fails Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A bill that could have helped with the financial consequences of certain legislation on the ag industry has died in Olympia. Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison explains.
Soil Health Isn't a Buzzword and Tariffs and Price Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Soil health isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of productive farms, resilient crops and long-term sustainability, and back-and-forth tariffs have prompted additional concerns about prices.
Honeybee Shortage and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom, but beekeepers say there may not be enough honeybees to pollinate the 2025 crop, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
Pear Markets Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
Pear Markets Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
Georgia Farm Bureau Supports Rollins and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is one of over 400 organizations to sign a letter to the Senate Ag Committee in support of Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
Vilsack New World Food Prize CEO and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.
Vilsack New World Food Prize CEO and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as their new CEO, and Egg Production in the U.S. totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.