Assessing Ag Impact of COVID-19 and New ESA Evaluations

The Agribusiness Update
Assessing the impact of coronavirus on farmers and ag marketers, and EPA is announcing a new method for conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act.

Congress Averts Shutdown and Net Farm Income Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Congress averts a second government shutdown, and USDA projects net farm income will recover this year.

Dicamba Registration Extended and Roundup Verdict Lowered

The Agribusiness Update
EPA gives conditional 2-year extension on Dicamba registration, and California judge reduces judgement against Monsanto in case of groundskeeper claiming the Roundup he used caused his terminal cancer.

Biological Crop Protection Pt1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The use of biological pesticides and biological stimulants on crops is expanding and changing every day.

Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative

The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.

Biological Products Surge Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The demand for biological ag products grows according to trade association.

Biological Products Surge Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rapid change in demand for biological products to help crops with fewer chemicals.

WAVE Seminar Reminder

Fruit Grower Report
A reminder for Wine industry to register for next week's WAVE Seminar in Prosser.

Biological Products Industry Alliance Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Biological Products Industry Alliance talks trends at Potato Expo in Orlando.

Biological Products Industry Alliance Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Biological Products Industry Alliance talks growing trend at Potato Expo.

WAFLA Workforce Summits Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAFLA is hosting three Workforce Summits in three Northwest states next month for seasonal employers.

GMO Education and U.S. Beef Exports to China Growing

The Agribusiness Update
FDA and USDA working on outreach and education for GMO's, and USMEF reports U.S. beef exports to China growing every month.

Brazil Cattle Market Down and USDA Helps Draught Stricken Wheat Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
Brazil Cattle Market Hits 10 Year Low, and USDA Helps Draught-Stricken Wheat Farmers in Dakotas and Montana.

2018 Farm Bill to Stretch Every Dollar and Changes to Canada Dairy

The Agribusiness Update
2018 Farm Bill will need to stretch every dollar, and changes to Canadian Dairy to hit U.S. further.

Cover Crop Research and Milk Labeling Bill

The Agribusiness Update
New Research Looking at Best Cover Crops, and Milk Labeling Bill not Supported by ALL Dairy Leaders

Pyrethroid Letters to EPA Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Growers Urged to Write EPA over Pyrethroid Registrations

Pyrethroid Letters to EPA Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Commodity Groups Urge Letter-Writing Campaign to EPA over Pyrethroids

WAVE Seminar in April for Wine Industry Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
WAVE Seminar in Prosser a day-long meeting on the latest news in winemaking

Pesticide Disposal & CCA Exam

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture collects and safely disposes of pesticides, and registration now open for the next Certified Crop Adviser exam.

Action Plan and Covering New Ground

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
West Coast leaders sign action plan on climate change and energy, and registration now open for the 2014 Direct Seed and Oilseed Cropping Systems

Conference.