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Oregon's Animal Measure Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
IP-13, a ballot measure in Oregon, that's in the signature-gathering phase, would criminalize hunting, fishing, and raising livestock ... something that's come up on the radar at the Washington Policy Center.
California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection
The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.
Taproot Decline Up in Alabama and ASF Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Taproot decline appears in more Alabama soybean fields, and U.S. pork industry study finds we're well protected against African Swine Fever.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Next Gen Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Who will take over the reigns when today's aging farmers retire? Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says that's a great question!
Next Gen Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Who will take over the reigns when today's aging farmers retire? Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says that's a great question!
Pro-farmer Op Ed Reaction Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Negative reader comments to a pro-farmer op ed in the Seattle Times is the real justification for the piece.
Pro-farmer Op Ed Reaction Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Negative reader comments to a pro-farmer op ed in the Seattle Times is the real justification for the piece.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Snake River Chinook Runs Higher and China Pork Herds Rebounding
The Agribusiness Update
Snake River Spring Chinook Runs Higher, and China Pork herds on the rebound.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Strawberry Plant Demand High and US Farm Exports Reach Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry demand during pandemic pushes demand for strawberry plants higher, and U.S. Farm Exports reach new high.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
Famers Tune Into Radio and Japan Tariff Increase on U.S. Beef Temporary
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows farmers still tuning into radio to stay informed, and Japan puts temporary tariff hike on U.S. Beef imports.
Ag Policy Update
California Ag Today
Policy updates affecting our state’s farmers and ranchers, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation.