2025 Federal Crop Insurance Change

Line on Agriculture
Enhanced Coverage Options and supplemental insurance subsidies are increased.

WA-ID Farm Bureau's Form Insurance Partnership and Small Family Farms Rule

The Agribusiness Update
In collaboration with Idaho Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, Washington Farm Bureau is introducing a new insurance option, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Area-Based Crop Insurance For Farmers

Line on Agriculture
How the Enhanced Coverage Option Plan can provide an extra layer of insurance coverage to benefit farmers.

Southern Blight Disease and New School Meal Options

The Agribusiness Update
The fungal disease “southern blight” has been a perennial problem for processing tomatoes in the San Joaquin Valley but is now seen scattered in the Sacramento Valley fields, and the USDA joins the Education Department and other parent and school meal groups to celebrate new school meal options.

Gathering Wild Horses Next Door

California Ag Today
A surging population of wild horses in Nevada is being scaled back due to water availability concerns.

Farmers Will Adopt New Technology...IF It Proves Its Value

Farm of the Future
Industry outsiders sometimes misperceive farmers as late adopters of the newest technology in agriculture, but that's not the case.

CWU Ag Student Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
We recently reported on the great, new Food and Agribusiness minor or certificate program at Central Washington University.

Now. Here to tell us about it is accounting major Elena Tucker who was one of the first students involved

CWU Ag Student Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
We recently reported on the great, new Food and Agribusiness minor or certificate program at Central Washington University.

Now. Here to tell us about it is accounting major Elena Tucker who was one of the first students involved

CWU Agribusiness Program Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Just two years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

CWU Agribusiness Program Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Just two years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.

How Do You Do Conservation?

California Ag Today
The USDA wants to know, especially as it pertains to crop, confined livestock, grazing, and forestry practices.

Grizzlies in the North Cascades and Bird Flu Found in Cattle

The Agribusiness Update
The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife released an environmental impact statement on options to restore grizzlies in the North Cascades of Washington state, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.

Grizzlies in the North Cascades and Bird Flu Found in Cattle

The Agribusiness Update
The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife released an environmental impact statement on options to restore grizzlies in the North Cascades of Washington state, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.

Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.

Lower Almond Prices Stymie Work To Improve Production Practices

California Tree Nut Report

AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.

AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.

Apple Waste OSU Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.