October is Farm to School Month

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
October is National Farm to School month, when schools and farmers alike can celebrate the fresh foods grown by local farmers and served to local students.

WFB Advocacy Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.

Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update

The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.

Speculating Helene's Damage Potential

Southeast Regional Ag News
Overlapping the path of damage with census data, the American Farm Bureau Federation describes the potential for impacted areas.

WFB Advocacy Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With a lot of unfinished business on the table from the last legislative session, the Washington Farm Bureau could use more voices to help get agriculture’s message across.

Wine and Smoke Studies WSU Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from WSU's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine thanks in part to the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.

Wine and Smoke Studies WSU Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from WSU's Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on wine thanks in part to the USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.

WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud

The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.

Local Food Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says we need to recognize that we have an environment in our state that is not good for agriculture.

Local Food Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says we need to recognize that we have an environment in our state that is not good for agriculture.

Honeybee Research WSU Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? WSU researcher Brandon Hopkins says, it's confusing.

Honeybee Research WSU Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? WSU researcher Brandon Hopkins says, it's confusing.

Pricing Farmers Out Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them. 10th District Senator, and farmer, Ron Muzzall explains.

Will Autonomy Replace Farmers?

Farm of the Future
No. Autonomy will not be replacing farmer jobs any time soon according to Sabanto founder Craig Rupp.

Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them. 10th District Senator, and farmer, Ron Muzzall explains.

Apple Varieties and Value Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares thoughts on our most popular apple varieties and what apples mean to Washington's Ag Economy.

Trying Autonomy Out On The Farm

Farm of the Future
It’s on agtech providers to show up with data of how well their products work, but it’s always difficult to know how something will work on YOUR specific field.

ESA Amendment Act Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman, of Arkansas, and Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, Chair of the

Congressional Western Caucus have introduced the ESA Amendment Act.

Apple Varieties and Value Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares thoughts on our most popular apple varieties and what apples mean to Washington's Ag Economy.

Talkin' Cotton and Competition

Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s pretty simple in the United States right now in the cotton industry. If you don’t compete, you will get beat," say National Cotton Council of America Chairman Joe Nicosia.