Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC

The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked

out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.

Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC

The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked

out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.

Japanese Beetle Reports and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees

The Agribusiness Update
The State Department of Agriculture is asking folks in Eastern Washington to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.

Japanese Beetle Reports and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees

The Agribusiness Update
The State Department of Agriculture is asking folks in Eastern Washington to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.

Cotton Expansion Continues and Deere Notice to Salaried Employees

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced its expansion for the fifth consecutive year, both in enrolled growers and planted acres, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed the effort to prevent processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful.

E15 Saves Money & Cuts GHG Emissions and NCBA Wraps Summer Meeting

The Agribusiness Update
A new study found drivers could expect to save 20 cents per gallon by using E15 fuel and cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by nearly 50%, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members wrapped up their summer business meeting in San Diego.

Raspberry Marketing Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.

Raspberry Marketing Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.

Raspberry Marketing Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Wild Hive CEO, Allison Beadle shares plans to market Washington red raspberries.

Raspberry Marketing Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Wild Hive CEO, Allison Beadle shares plans to market Washington red raspberries.

Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Pears from China Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Bartlett pear growers are facing a challenges in the processed market with imported pears from China, but Washington State Fruit Commission president, BJ Thurlby says it's not all bad.

Pears from China Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Bartlett pear growers are facing a challenges in the processed market with imported pears from China, but Washington State Fruit Commission president, BJ Thurlby says it's not all bad.

Potato Outlook for2023/24 Marketing Year

Line on Agriculture
Rabobank Fresh Produce Senior Analyst Al Melhim highlights findings from his Potato Outlook Report.

Potatoes To Mexico Delayed Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down the problems delaying U.S. potato access to the Mexican market just months after a trade agreement was reached.

Blueberry Mechanization Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
As technology advances and demand continues to climb, blueberry growers are looking forward to the day when fresh harvest can be done with machines.

Blueberry Mechanization Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
As technology advances and demand continues to climb, blueberry growers are looking forward to the day when fresh harvest can be done with machines.

Blueberry Mechanization Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Given the labor challenges facing agriculture, blueberry growers are moving closer to all mechanical harvesting.