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 ball is now in the Senate’s court on the Trump tax and spending bill. And the fight over taxes, SNAP cuts, and tariffs is heating up.
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While China has been a hard red winter wheat customer, they have not been a big customer for US wheat producers.
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More specific farming technology can lead to reduced chemical use and increased efficacy
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Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.
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Close to half of America's farmers are at retirement age or beyond.
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Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.
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Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.
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An intensive cyber infrastructure is helping farmers with real data-driven, visual decision-making tools.
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The Environmental Protection Agency needs to remain the lead agency when it comes to testing and regulating ag chemical applications, according to the National Corn Growers Association.
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Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.
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After years of work, the Federal Milk Marketing Order has been updated and is now in effect.
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Microsoft and National FFA are expanding Farm Beats for Students, a program using sensors and artificial intelligence to teach precision agriculture.
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Microsoft is expanding its Farm Beats program to help FFA learn about data management, analytics and AI.
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the MAHA report was drafted without important farmer perspective.
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Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers, especially for those who use the H-2A program.
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In addition to current NWS control efforts, USDA is investing $21 million to resurrect a facility that will produce more sterile flies to drop into NWS-infested areas of Mexico as a way of preventing it from coming into the US.
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Believe it or not, there still might be a few spots remaining for next week’s 2025 Ag World Golf Classic, Tuesday in Kennewick and Thursday in Moses Lake.
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Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.
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US Sorghum producers are excited about the potential India market opportunities.
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Believe it or not, there still might be a few spots remaining for next week’s 2025 Ag World Golf Classic, Tuesday in Kennewick and Thursday in Moses Lake.
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BASF offers products that can provide flexibility to respond to less frequent but potentially severe diseases such as late blight in potatoes.
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Power Pollen, is an IP company licensing seed companies to sell their innovative pollen technogy to assist with row crop viability.
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U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice.
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Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was grilled by Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith about the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA Commission.
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A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.
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The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
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A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.
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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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The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.
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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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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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Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.
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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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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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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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Agriculture faired well in the new US-UK Trade agreement according to USDA and NCBA.
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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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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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Generally, investing in farmland is still a good thing according to one ag economist.
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