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WSTFA Annual Meeting
Fruit Grower Report
If you haven’t started making your plans to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show, the December 8-10 event will be here before you know it.
Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Mass Layoffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
Del Monte Closure Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear harvest should be wrapping up soon with forecast estimates calling for a 60% increase over last year’s crop, but many growers hit by the closure of the Del Monte plant.
Mass Layoffs - Normal
Fruit Grower Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Colorado River Basin Management and SNAP Changes Proposed
The Agribusiness Update
Time is running out for the seven states in the Colorado River Basin to reach a deal for managing the over-tapped river, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.
USDA Aid for Georgia Farms and SNAP Changes Proposed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA will provide more than $531 million in Congressionally approved recovery assistance to Georgia ag producers, and USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.
DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
FSA Staffing Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.
Smoke in Wine Research Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine.
Honeybee Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, WSU research professor, says the crisis scenario is confusing because overall, bees face challenges in general.
Taiwan and wheat
Idaho Ag Today
Lt. Governor Bedke to Join Idaho Wheat Industry for $1.2 Billion Idaho-Taiwan Wheat Export Agreement Signing.
Honeybee Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, WSU research professor, says the crisis scenario is confusing because overall, bees face challenges in general.
Legislators and Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.
Record Value for California Ag Production and U.S. India Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The value of California’s ag production hit a record high last year, according to data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions.
N.C. Needs More Helene Aid and U.S. India Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is preparing to deliver his latest federal budget request, calling on Congress to provide more aid, and the U.S. and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions.
Sugar policy
Idaho Ag Today
Executive Director - Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association Samantha Parrot helps us better understand the federal sugar policy.