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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 US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.
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Grilling Season 0fficially kicks off this weekend with your Memorial Day cookouts. But how much will that outdoor feast cost this year? RaboBank offers some thoughts.
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If you love a great steak but the price of beef is painful, a South Dakota woman might have a different, more affordable option for buying high-quality beef.
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Sign-ups are open for General CRP and Continuous CRP. More details on Continuous CRP in today's report.
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If you love a great steak but the price of beef is painful, a South Dakota woman might have a different, more affordable option for buying high-quality beef.
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A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
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Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.
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Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason for that.
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Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason for that.
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Natinal Milk Producers Federation on immigration and work being done on the issue by the Trump Administration.
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The economic breakdown of the cattle industry.
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House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.
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Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
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Agriculture faired well in the new US-UK Trade agreement according to USDA and NCBA.
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The dairy industry has a lot to lose in trade wars.
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Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.
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Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.
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After a long battle, Charles and Heather Maude are no longer facing federal charges as issued by the Biden Administration in a federal lands dispute.
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USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
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US Wheat Associates recently held an event to continue to create and grow the African wheat market for US wheat producers.
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USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg tells Senate Ag Leaders that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers.
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USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president’s tariffs.
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Generally, investing in farmland is still a good thing according to one ag economist.
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The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
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It is expected that farmers took advantage of the Enhanced Coverage Option as part of their crop insurance strategy.
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The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
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A reminder that the public is watching.
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The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.
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One way US cattle producers can protect their herds against NWS is to be vigilant about inspecting their animals.
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With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China’s effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.
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US produces specific beef products for China due to their specific labels and product specifications.
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The future of ethanol looks bright according a to a veteran in the industry.
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls for the preservation of AM radio in all new car construction
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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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As Americans observed Earth Day yesterday, the environment is something that was on farmers’ minds like it is everyday.
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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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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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Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced the findings of its eighth national cover crop survey.
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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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