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Speaking Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Governor's Relationship with Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Jay Inslee says he relates with the ag community better than most because he lived in Eastern Washington for 20 years, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says his claims are curious.
Governor's Relationship with Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Jay Inslee says he relates with the ag community better than most because he lived in Eastern Washington for 20 years, but Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison says his claims are curious.
Ag Leadership Program Part 2
Colorado Ag Today
More today on the Colorado Ag Leadership Program
Campaign Signs
Food Forethought
At least one good thing comes with the end of the political season, the removal of political signs!
Unlikely Politician & EPA Proposal
Northwest Report
Unlikely politician is running again...the EPA has a leak and Lacy talks school lunches.
Open Mouth Insert Foot
Food Forethought
U.S. President is the only person who should have responded to Putin.
Rodeo Skit Uproar
Food Forethought
Politicians have long been used to garner laughs in rodeo skits.
Rise With The Occasion
Food Forethought
Congress struggles to reauthorize a comprehensive five year Farm Bill.
Gleaners Take Their Turn & Banks Supporting Farmers
Northwest Report
The banking industry is still supporting farmers...gleaners are taking their turn in the fields and Lacy unloads a bit.
Passing the Buck
Food Forethought
Farmers need to know what the farm programs are going to be over the long term in order to make their plans.
Comparing Farm Bills
Line on Agriculture
After a day-long markup, the House Agriculture Committee has brought a new farm bill one step closer to being signed into law.
Moving Ahead & NASS Survey Begins
Northwest Report
Farm Bill talk is progressing in the Senate...farmers may hear from NASS on a new survey and Lacy discusses food activists.
Senate Moving On Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
Some reports suggest that the Senate may try and tackle the farm bill this week...but there are doubts.
Rejecting the Tax Increase & More Comments Wanted for GIPSA
Northwest Report
The NCBA wants to have a chance to review the GIPSA rule...Idaho schools lost some tax dollars and may have to cut back...plus Lacy looks at "politicians gone wild!"
Food Taxes
Food Forethought
An endless barrage of creatively imposed taxes are something most people have come to expect, but this newest "sin tax" is wrong on several levels.