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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The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, led another successful trade mission overseas, this time to Vietnam.
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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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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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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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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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Economic conditions on the farm are getting worse, yet Congress has failed to pass a new farm bill.
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More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
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More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
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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 is projecting a record trade deficit next year at a time of sharply declining commodity prices.
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A study out of Oregon State University shows that hazelnuts provide two key micronutrients that help fight health issues like Alzheimer's, magnesium and vitamin E.
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A study out of Oregon State University shows that hazelnuts provide two key micronutrients that help fight health issues like Alzheimer's, magnesium and vitamin E.
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The U.S. potato industry is working hard to expand their export markets in Mexico and Japan, but it’s not easy.
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Sonya Nace, Penn State Extension educator, talks with Hannah Smith-Brubaker, a farmer and advocate for the agricultural community, about the importance of resiliency and new resources for those working on farms. Episode host/Speakers Host: Sonya Ryan Nace Guest: Hannah Smith-BrubakerOleh Penn State Extension
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The U.S. potato industry is working hard to expand their export markets in Mexico and Japan, but it’s not easy.
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In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
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In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
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One commodities expert says the markets seem to anticipate an interest rate cut during the Fed’s September meeting, some shockingly high.
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Sonya Nace from Penn State Extension, talks with Brett Reinford, a Central Pennsylvania farmer, about strategies to prevent stress while working on a multi-family farm operation and tips for those who employ farm workers. Episode host/Speakers Host: Sonya Ryan Nace Guest: Brett ReinfordOleh Penn State Extension
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Ever wonder where your food actually comes from? Well, Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program is again open for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
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Ever wonder where your food actually comes from? Well, Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program is again open for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
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Many vital provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are due to end at the close of next year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must not lose sight of protecting those provisions.
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Tim Cobb, the Owner and President of Spokane-based Farmland Company, says there are different types of farm transitions and succession planning.
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Tim Cobb, the Owner and President of Spokane-based Farmland Company, says there are different types of farm transitions and succession planning.
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Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says there will be a new farm bill at some point, but the question … when?
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Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says there will be a new farm bill at some point, but the question … when?
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Ag bankers fear an economic cliff in farm country without a new farm bill.
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U.S. sugar industry leaders were in Seattle recently for the 39th annual International Sweetener Symposium, “Stability, Security, Safety: The Need for a Strong Farm Bill”, hosted by the American Sugar Alliance.
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Val Dolcini, head of business sustainability and government affairs at Syngenta, wants to encourage those farmers who haven’t taken steps to improve their sustainability to take the plunge.
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Judge dismisses Washington Farm Bureau lawsuit that would require Dept of Ecology to figure out how to make agriculture's exemption from the Climate Commitment Act fuel tax workable.
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Judge dismisses Washington Farm Bureau lawsuit that would require Dept of Ecology to figure out how to make agriculture's exemption from the Climate Commitment Act fuel tax workable.
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Drone usage in agriculture continues to increase, but legislation making its way through Congress seeks to ban Chinese-made drones due to the risks for farmers and ranchers.
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Drone usage in agriculture continues to increase, but legislation making its way through Congress seeks to ban Chinese-made drones due to the risks for farmers and ranchers.
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There has been a lot of misinformation spreading about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Deference case. U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse says this reverses a massive 1984 decision that increased the regulatory powers of federal agencies.
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There has been a lot of misinformation spreading about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Deference case. U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse says this reverses a massive 1984 decision that increased the regulatory powers of federal agencies.
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New cracks are starting to appear after months of partisan resistance to a farm bill deal on Capitol Hill. That, as pressure from farm interests reaches a boiling point.
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Each year, members of Congress take time in August to return to their home districts and hear directly from constituents.
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