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The focus of this report is to keep local farmers, ranchers and agribusiness men and women up to date on agriculture industry issues which affect the Washington states rural economy. Bob Larson host of the program covers a broad array of topics; from farm human interest stories, to labor issues, state sponsored trade missions, crop outlook assessments, USDA risk management announcements and animal health stories are examples of the types of news topic categories covered each month.
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In its 35th year, this award-winning program keeps farmers, ranchers and agri-business professionals informed. This program focuses on the cutting-edge issues of farming. Advances in technology farming with GPS and satellite imagery technology, use of drones and advancements in infield communications, Crop and Soil Sciences, new crop varieties, changes in tillage, new soil treatment options in addition to farm human interest stories. Host of the show is Lorrie Boyer who is motivated by an in ...
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The future of ethanol looks bright according a to a veteran in the industry.
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Research is being done to breed a dairy-beef hybrid for meat consumption.
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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.
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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.
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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.
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Livestock vaccines must be stored and handled correctly in order to trigger an immune response against detrimental organisms.
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.
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Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
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American Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure that farm programs remain efficient and effective for farmers despite talks of county office closures and staff layoffs.
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The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.
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Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
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R-CALF USA says that they have been supporting an investigation into tariffs even before the Trump Administration's tariff announcements.
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As Americans observed Earth Day yesterday, the environment is something that was on farmers’ minds like it is everyday.
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Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced the findings of its eighth national cover crop survey.
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Canada supplies most of the domestic potash, and with the tariff situation, there could be some changes in prices and suppliers. As of right now there is not a tariff on Russian potash imports into the US.
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An example of how the playing field is starting to get more even due to the efforts of one state's check-off program.
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Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren’t priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.
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Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren’t priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.
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USDA has started figuring the president’s tariffs against China and the resulting retaliation into this month’s grain and livestock reports.
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R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.
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Despite significant economic pressures like inflation and higher beef prices, consumer demand for beef is at an all-time high.
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National Farmers Union questions how long tariffs will be in place and what that might mean for the US ag industry.
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Despite significant economic pressures like inflation and higher beef prices, consumer demand for beef is at an all-time high.
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Infrastructure is being put into place for tariff relief payments if there are long-term consequences from the recent US tariff implementation.
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The forecast for farming in 2025 and beyond doesn’t look promising, and that’s according to one of the country's leading ag economists.
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Domestic incentives are a possible alternative to the Chinese ship fees issue, saying that the loss of exports would be extremely costly for US wheat growers.
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The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018 and is supposed to be rewritten and renewed every five years. Now, some are worried that we may have seen our last Farm Bill.
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The US Meat Export Federation compiled data from the USDA, which shows that US exports of pork and beef are lower than in 2024.
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From tariffs to immigration reform to regulatory priorities, there’s a lot going on that’s impacting agriculture, but we’re not hearing much about a new Farm Bill lately.
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Members of ACE recently traveled to Washington, DC, to encourage lawmakers to support and pass year-round sales of E15 before the summer driving season.
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A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.
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If passed by Congress, the US would have a pilot program that allow for increased truck weights.
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President Trump, during his tariff announcement last Wednesday, touted a drop in egg prices, crediting USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
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Market Analyst Brian Irey, expects cattle prices to continue to trend higher.
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Potato growers in Washington state know the challenges that come with the job, especially in recent years.
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Weather and oversold markets are playing a key role in ag market volatility right now.
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The FSA will beging issuing payments for the 2023 and 2024 crop year disaster claims.
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Potato growers in Washington state know the challenges that come with the job, especially in recent years.
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A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
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The Cooperatives Working Together Program is back on the table to help the US dairy industry find additional export markets.
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WOTUS is back on the table under the Trump Administration.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they are working with the Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.”
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Farmers, ranchers, and other small businesses can breathe a sigh of relief: they no longer have to file ‘beneficial ownership information’ with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
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USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins cites reasons for some of the drops in egg prices.
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American Farm Bureau Federation has intel reports available to serve as a resource to explain ag labor issues.
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The tariffs placed on some of our trading partners have many in the agricultural industry going back and forth on whether or not it’s a good idea.
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A new autonomous stand-alone irrigation system is getting attention in the ag industry.
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The tariffs placed on some of our trading partners have many in the agricultural industry going back and forth on whether or not it’s a good idea.
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Drought, international markets, and macroeconomics are contributing to concerns about future meat prices.
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Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. But, Maeve Webster, president at Menu Matters, says our younger generations don't get it.
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