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Potato Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
Tree Fruit in 2023 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney takes a look back at the challenges of 2022 and what lies ahead in 2023 for the tree fruit industry.
Potato Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
Pandemic rebound
Line on Agriculture
Study Looks at How Agribusinesses Are Rebounding from the Pandemic
Farmers Go Online and 2022 Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers who increased use of online sales during pandemic were more resilient, and survey codes go out to producers for USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture.
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
Gas & Diesel Move Higher and Robust Beef Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices move higher for the first time in a month, and robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season.
Wheat Yield Contest Winners and Avian Influenza Losses Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
A record-setting year for the National Wheat Yield Contest dominated by PNW growers, and avian influenza losses near record.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
Cattle Folks Can Expect Better Days Ahead
California Ag Today
Despite a troublesome past couple of years for the cattle industry across the nation, one economist says producers can expect better days ahead.
Food Insecurity Improves and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Food insecurity has improved from the 2020 peak of the pandemic, and fuel prices dropped for the 14th straight week but some worry that streak could be coming to an end.
Ag Economy in 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic challenges are nothing new for folks in agriculture, but Rabobank's Steve Nicholson says it could have been worse the past couple of years.
Ag Economy in 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic challenges are nothing new for folks in agriculture, but Rabobank's Steve Nicholson says it could have been worse the past couple of years.
Borden Closes Plants and Census of Agriculture this Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Borden Dairy begins closure of several processing plants in the Southeast, and Census of Agriculture coming this fall.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has donated air purifiers for Yakima Valley farmworker housing to help protect workers from the spread of airborne illness.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.