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Ag Labor and Big Needs
Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest.
Negative Farm Income
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In 2024, USDA data shows Washington state ranked last in take-home farm pay. In fact, Washington’s estimated returns to farmers came in at a negative $396.2 million.
Del Monte Closes Last Plant and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer major setback as Del Monte announced plans to close its only remaining cannery in the state, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
H-2A Challenges-Housing
Fruit Grower Report
Recent changes to the AEWR calculations is welcome news, but WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says that's not the program’s only problem that needs to be addressed.
55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
Jobs that Wouldn't Exist Without Agriculture
California Ag Today
A national report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that U.S. agricultural trade supports more than a million jobs—many of them in transportation, logistics, and other off-farm sectors.
E15 Saves Money & Cuts GHG Emissions and NCBA Wraps Summer Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
A new study found drivers could expect to save 20 cents per gallon by using E15 fuel and cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by nearly 50%, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members wrapped up their summer business meeting in San Diego.
California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.
California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.
Declaring Drought Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
Declaring Drought Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
More Water Allocations in California and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
December rains have boosted water allocations for California farmers, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandates will make supply chain challenges worse.
Watermelon Promotes Health and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows watermelon promotes better heart health, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandate will worsen supply chain problems.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Dead Crow Wines
Fruit Grower Report
Along the lines of unusual names, I stumbled across a Washington wine called Dead Crow that was as tasty as it was unusually named.