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 Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is expressing their frustration over the inability of Congress to get a new Farm Bill done.
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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.
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How the Enhanced Coverage Option Plan can provide an extra layer of insurance coverage to benefit farmers.
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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.
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The last date to take out PRF insurance is December 1, 2025.
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The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
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The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
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US Wheat Associates is developing a new tool to highlight US Wheat.
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Veterinarians are often trusted by their producer customers and therefore a new Rural Minds program will enable them to lend support and help to customers who may be struggling.
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The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
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The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
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Feeder cattle are not subject to electronic identification ear tags.
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U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
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Syngenta remains engaged in working with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Atrazine re-registrations.
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U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives that passed the Fix our Forests Act to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires.
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Colombia closed borders to US beef after US H5NI detections. While they are reopening their border to US beef, there is still work to be done, according to the US Meat Export Federation.
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The United Soybean Board is one of many engaged in US land use change initiatives.
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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.
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Canada and Mexico are top export destinations for US Ethanol and Distiller's Dried Grains, respectively.
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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.
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Renewable Fuels Association head Geoff Cooper slammed the Environmental Protection Agencies’ tailpipe emissions rule AND delays in issuing new RFS volumes and tax credit rules.
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College athletes can sign up and become a paid influencers with Tracotr Tuesday. They are looking to support students, including walk-ons, that may not otherwise have the opportunity to share their farm backgrounds.
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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.
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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.
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Several factors are leading to continued cattle market issues.
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Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, led another successful trade mission overseas, this time to Vietnam.
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Market Analyst, Bryan Irey shares his perspective on the ag markets, interest rates and the US economy as a whole.
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With elections looming, the Congressional calendar is tight. Right now, Congress is locked in a funding battle and American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman says the deadline is approaching fast.
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US beef producers and industry traveled to Japan to share the story of US meat producers and learn about Japanese consumer choices and preferences.
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The American Farm Bureau told Congress farmers need reliable, affordable energy to transport crops and livestock, but electric vehicles are not reliable.
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The House of Representatives took steps for protecting U.S. farmland last week with the passing of House Bill 9456, the ‘Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act.’
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R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that Paraguay is a country with known foot and mouth disease in cattle.
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The House of Representatives took steps for protecting U.S. farmland last week with the passing of House Bill 9456, the ‘Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act.’
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September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
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Livestock groups are concerned that if a Colorado ballot initiative that would ban livestock slaughter is approved, it could set a bad precedent for other operations in other states.
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September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.
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Will predictions for a large corn crop come to pass? What will that mean for prices? One ag expert shares his predictions in today's show.
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The National Milk Producers Federation continues to reiterate their message that cow milk needs to be a part of the official USDA Dietary Guidelines to ensure the proper development of youth.
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Economic conditions on the farm are getting worse, yet Congress has failed to pass a new farm bill.
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"Some says it's not if, but when," says Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the Amerian Sheep Industry Association referring to a livestock disease outbreak.
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More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
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Sound Agriculture has released two new products to promote sustainability and crop efficiency.
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More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
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The Bureau of Land Management is making some land use rule updates and the National Association of Conservation Districts wants conservation districts to be considered when it comes to land restoration.
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Gradeabl is a Farmers Business Network Spinoff Business that buys and sells grain.
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Among the bills Republicans are racing to pass is the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, introduced by Washington Republican Dan Newhouse, that focuses countries like China from owning U.S. farmland, especially near sensitive military sites.
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USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
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USDA has deregulated HB4 wheat germplasm. It will still take a while to get it to commercial outlets in the US.
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USDA is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
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