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U.S.-China Partial Pact and China Buys Hogs from Denmark
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and China agree on a partial trade agreement, and Chinese company buys hogs from Denmark in wake of ASF.
Beef Ban in NYC Schools and Biofuel Exemption Changes
The Agribusiness Update
NY City Council bans processed meats a day after scientists say beef and pork may not be so bad for us, and changes expected for RFS blending requirements.
FFA Foundatioini Golf Tournament/Auction Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington FFA Foundation to hold first-ever golf tournament, dinner, and auction in Yakima August 23rd to raise funds for organization.
Produce Safety Standards and U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Produce Safety Standards need Farm Bill help, and U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement
Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Schools should now be able to access more local produce thanks to a new pilot program.
Banning Chocolate Milk
Food Forethought
Does the banning of chocolate milk from school menus do more harm than good?
Losing The Basics
Food Forethought
More and more schools no longer require cursive handwriting to be taught.
Forest Management Hearing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hearing held to address active forest management.
Interior Chief & Latest Supply and Demand Report
Northwest Report
New interior Secretary is from the NW...corn prices are showing declines and we look at child nutrition.
Climate Bill Signed Into Law & Retroactive Sequestration Cuts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill signing for Governor's climate action bill, and 31 members send bipartisan letter questioning retroactive sequestration cuts.
Ruling On Logging Road Runoff & SRSP Payments To Be Cut
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Supreme Court overturns previous logging road runoff ruling, and Hastings speaks out on Forest Service retroactive sequestration cuts.
Cantwell On Rural Roads & Schools & Oregon Looks at Marijuana
Northwest Report
One U.S. Senator is supporting rural schools and roads...Oregon is looking at legalizing recreational pot use...and Lacy looks at good and bad foods.
More Students Enrolling in Ag Colleges
Farm and Ranch Report
It is a good time to be a college student majoring in an ag program. Nationwide, enrollment in bachelor's degree programs focusing on ag has increased nearly 28 percent since 2004.
Science Based Snacking
Food Forethought
USDA is proposing new requirements for snacks served to students at public schools.
NW Rain & Celebrating Halloween
Northwest Report
Rain hits both coasts...It's Halloween. How are you celebrating? And Lacy talks about chocolate milk.
Monday's Storm & Homeownership
Northwest Report
Mondays storm left a lot of people without power and some with a lot of snow...June is homeownership month and Lacy talks about lean finely textured beef.