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Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.
BC Freeze Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Severe damage from a polar vortex that hit British Columbia in January was a hot topic at the recent British Columbia Fruit Grower convention.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation's Lisa Wherry reminds us that May is Mental Health Awareness Month and that we should reach out to our neighbors.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A pair of bills in Olympia, one in the House and one in the Senate, are revisiting the buffer bill that, Washington Policy Center Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison believes needs much more discussion before a plan can be finalized.
Buffer Bill Revisited Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A pair of bills in Olympia, one in the House and one in the Senate, are revisiting the buffer bill that, Washington Policy Center Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison believes needs much more discussion before a plan can be finalized.
Railroad Union Votes Down Labor Contract, Strike Looming
Southeast Regional Ag News
The third-largest rail workers union in the country is the first to say "no" to a deal brokered in part by the Biden administration.
Fun on the Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With stress as high as it's been in some time, farmers are encouraged to have a little fun in their lives.
Newsom Praised for Union bill Veto and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson praises Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing bill to remove secret ballots for unionizing votes, and NASS to hold October Data User meeting virtually.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
Rural Scams
Fruit Grower Report
Scams are abundant these days and that includes in rural America.
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
Aisle of Red Pears Display Challenge Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest launches contest for retailers called the "Aisle of Red Pears" display challenge, with every entry an instant winner of a $25 gift card.
Aisle of Red Pears Display Challenge Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest launches contest for retailers called the "Aisle of Red Pears" display challenge, with every entry an instant winner of a $25 gift card.
Georgia Ag Tax Exemption and World Pear Day December 5th
The Agribusiness Update
Annual renewal for Georgia's GATE Program is fast approaching, and December 5th is World Pear Day.
Potato Study Shows Health Benefits and China Allows Tariff Exemptions
The Agribusiness Update
Penn State potato research shows potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch and key micronutrients that support healthy diet, and China to allow some tariff exemptions.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.