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Vilsack on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there won’t be a new farm bill until there’s “flexibility” in ways to fund one and the political will to do it.
Recession and Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
They’ve been predicting it for a few years now, but still no recession. That doesn’t mean things have been easy for ag producers over that time.
Recession and Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
They’ve been predicting it for a few years now, but still no recession. That doesn’t mean things have been easy for ag producers over that time.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Potatoes to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is headed to Japan with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to talk with their Japanese counterparts about boosting the import of US Fresh Potatoes.
Potatoes to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is headed to Japan with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to talk with their Japanese counterparts about boosting the import of US Fresh Potatoes.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
WOTUS and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau's Courtney Briggs tells us why she believes the EPA's decision to issue the administration's WOTUS rule ahead of a Supreme Court decision was politically motivated.
Tree Fruit in 2023 Pt 2
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.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
Dam Reports Reaction Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One "dam story" after another seems to indicate dam removal pressure is growing, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is leading the resistance!
Dam Reports Reaction Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One "dam story" after another seems to indicate dam removal pressure is growing, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is leading the resistance!
USTR Meets with U.K. Counterpart and Fuel Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her U.K. counterpart to discuss trade, and fuel prices move up for first time in a month.
Potato Wart Allowed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
Potato Wart Allowed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
NW Hort Expo Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The 2021 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo is coming up, December 6-8 in Yakima, and one of the featured speakers, Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan.