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Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.
Farm Bill Optimism and EU Not Concerned About Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are slightly more optimistic that Congress will get a new farm bill passed this year, and the European Food Safety Agency says it hasn’t identified areas of concern that would stop the reapproval of glyphosate.
SNAP Requirement Debate and USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The Agribusiness Update
House Ranking Ag Committee member David Scott pushes back against Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit framework, and USDA announces sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program runs through May 26.
Tree Fruit Optimism
Fruit Grower Report
Craving a return to "normal" times, Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says he's feel at least little bit of optimism for growers this year.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optimistic.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optiimistic.
U.S.-Mexico Potato Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Progress is being made for U.S. fresh potato exports to all of Mexico and NPC CEO Kam Quarles says that's a very good thing!
U.S.-Mexico Potato Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Progress is being made for U.S. fresh potato exports to all of Mexico and NPC CEO Kam Quarles says that's a very good thing!
Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic and U.S. to Press China on Phase One
The Agribusiness Update
The Equipment Manufacturers Association's survey leaves them optimistic about economic recovery, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she'll press China on living up to its Phase One trade obligations.
Alabama FB Innovation Finalists and U.S. to Press China on Phase One
The Agribusiness Update
Two Alabama companies are semi-finalists for the American Farm Bureau Federation's Ag Innovation Challenge, and U.S. Trade Representative Tai to press China on Phase-One obligations.
Poll Shows Producers Optimistic and Ag Exports to China Soar
The Agribusiness Update
A recent poll shows producers are optimistic thanks to increased farm prices, and U.S. farm exports to China on path to possible record sales.
Cattle Prices Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about his optimistic outlook about where the cattle markets are headed.
Cattle Prices Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about his optimistic outlook about where the cattle markets are headed.
Ag Barometer Down Again and NW Hort Expo Returns to Live
The Agribusiness Update
Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for a second straight month, and NW Hort Expo announces it will return to a live, in-person format this year in Yakima.
DOT Urged to Action on Exports and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urged to act NOW on container shipping crisis, and Ag Economy Barometer for March shows farmer optimism rising.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
So Cal Strawberry Harvest and Beef Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry harvest is off to a good start in Southern California, and U.S. beef exports are strong.
New Phase One Deal with China has U.S. Sheep Industry Optimistic
Land & Livestock Report
New Phase One Deal with China has U.S. Sheep Industry Optimistic