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USDA Training Sessions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.
USDA Training Sessions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.
Older Americans Challenge Produce and Poultry Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
The graying of American could be a challenge for fresh producer industry, and the Department of Justice opens investigation of several major poultry producers for price fixing.
French Fry Production and Roundup Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Will French Fry Production lead to more potato acres, and a San Francisco jury finds glyphosate does cause cancer in Roundup trial.
Global Feed Production and Ethanol Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
Global feed production is at an all-time high, and exports of U.S. ethanol could reach record 4-billion gallons in 2020.
Farm Bill Edxpiration Losses and Ag Losses in Panhandle
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Bill expiration leads to losses for 39 programs, and USDA reports billions in crop losses in Florida Panhandle in wake of Hurricane Michael.
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
Land & Livestock Report
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss,
Other Disasters
Read More Dallas Host World Meat Congress and Perdue Appointment
The Agribusiness Update
The World Meat Congress comes to Dallas this month, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue appoint Bruce Summers USDA's Ag Marketing Service administrator.
USDA Tariff Compensation and EU Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
USDA looks for ways to compensate farmer hit by trade tariffs from China, and EU soybean purchases offset tariffs on global market.
Bayer's Monsanto Takeover Devalued and Perdue on Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer reduces value of Monsanto takeover by $2.5-billion, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue insists crop insurance still high priority in 2018 Farm Bill.
Important Disaster Assistance Programs to Keep in Mind
Land & Livestock Report
Important Disaster Assistance Programs to Keep in Mind
China Buys U.S. Soybeans and USDA Spending Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
China makes huge U.S. Soybean purchase, and Senate Ag Committee urges continued spending on USDA targeted cuts.
Conaway on Farm Bill and Egg Carton Labels
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair says Farm Bill will need fewer programs, and labels for Egg Cartons Rejected
Tree Fruit Growers Annual Meeting
Fruit Grower Report
The Annual Tree Fruit Growers meeting is being held next week.
New Ag Director, Mosquito Control & Drought Emergency Relief Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New state Department of Ag director announced, permit to control mosquitoes updated, and Congressman Newhouse talks about help for those in the ag industry affected by the drought.
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Experience International
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Official sponsor of the U.S. Department of State's J-1 program, Experience International is always on the lookout for high-quality hosts who can provide a "cutting edge and educational experience for interns and trainees".
Preparing For Drought
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State drought declaration prompts numerous calls to county FSA offices inquiring about what the USDA may be able to do to assist farmers and ranchers.