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Absent Landlords and PMA's In-Person Foodservice Conference
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says majority of rented farmland is owned by landlords who don't farm, and the Produce Marketing Association schedules IN PERSON Foodservice Conference for July.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
PMA Record Attendance and Cargill Plant Back to Business
The Agribusiness Update
The Produce Marketing Association 2019 Fresh Summit sees record turnout.
Romaine Task Force and Bioengineered Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
Romaine Task Force due to release actions on lettuce outbreaks, and Bioengineered foods now have labels.
Food Insecure Falling and Proposed 3-Hr Trucker Break
The Agribusiness Update
USDA analysis calls for the world's food-insecure population to fall, and a proposed 3-hr "off the clock" rule for trucking delays welcomed news for drivers.
Consumers Today Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fruit growers are adapting to an ever-changing consumer demand.
Consumers Today Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Fruit growers are adapting to an ever-changing consumer demand.
Consumers Today Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
What fruit growers should know about today's consumers.
Consumers Today Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
What fruit growers should know about today's consumers.
Polish Pork ASF and Hurricane Relief BASF
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever puts hold on U.S. imports of Polish Pork, and BASF with $150,000 in aid to North Carolina hurricane victims.
Consumer Expectations Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ever-changing expectations of consumers.
Consumer Expectations Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ever-changing expectation of consumers.
Consumer Expectations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Constant changes in consumer trends keeps Ag producers busy keeping pace.
Consumer Expectations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Constant changes keep ag producers busy following the latest trends.
Beef Exports to Equador and U.S. Milk to China
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef exports to Equador improve, and U.S. Milk making inroads to China.
Tentative Labor Deal, Clean Water Projects & Free Pesticide Disposal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
West Coast ports have resumed full time operations but damage to foreign buyer relationships may take years to recover from, Ecology proposing $229 million in grant and loan funding for 165 clean water projects across the state, and WSDA collecting unwanted agricultural and commercial-grade pesticides in Eastern Washington this spring.
Port Negotiations & Organic Survey
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag producers and businesses continue to write their Congressional delegates asking for help in getting the West Coast ports up and running again, and increasing interest in organic agriculture prompts USDA to conduct organic survey.
More Port Woes & Making Sense of Marketing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port slowdowns caused by the 9 month long labor dispute between the ILWU and the PMA have caused yet more damage to ag exporters, and women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska will enjoy a day of learning, networking and inspiration during the WSU Extension Women In Ag Conference February 21.
Port Slowdown Will Have Longterm Effect
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato growers face uncertainty with the 2015 potato crop due to port slowdowns.