Washington State Farm Bureau Report

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By: AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

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.

Ecorobotix Pt 1
Last Tuesday at 7:00 AM

Abbey Flury is a PR manager for Ecorobotix, one of the latest high-tech ag companies available for American farmers.


Pricing Farmers Out Pt 1
07/04/2025

Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them. 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall chimes in.


NPC Summer Meeting Pt 2
07/03/2025

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d’Alene last week for the National Potato Council’s Summer Meeting.


NPC Summer Meeting Pt 1
07/02/2025

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d’Alene last week for the National Potato Council’s Summer Meeting.


Propane in Ag Pt 2
07/01/2025

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.


Propane in Ag Pt 1
06/30/2025

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.


AARP and Rural America Pt 2
06/27/2025

AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.


AARP and Rural America Pt 1
06/26/2025

AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.


Tariffs and Small Farms Pt 2
06/25/2025

There are a lot of get togethers going on in smaller ag communities around the country to discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on small family farms.


Tariffs and Small Farms Pt 1
06/24/2025

There are a lot of get togethers going on in smaller ag communities around the country to discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on small family farms.


CCA Exemption Update Pt 2
06/23/2025

Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.


CCA Exemption Update Pt 1
06/20/2025

Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.


AEWR Duvall
06/19/2025

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a flawed AEWR puts an ample workforce out of reach for many farmers.


Trump Dam Reaction Pt 2
06/18/2025

President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.


Trump Dam Reaction Pt 1
06/17/2025

President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.


Rollins Defends USDA
06/16/2025

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the USDA and the Trump administration against a barrage of attacks from Democrats.


Gray Wolf Changes Pt 2
06/13/2025

Washington Policy Center’s Director of Agriculture, Pam Lewison says last year’s slight decline of the wolf population isn’t likely due to neglect.


Gray Wolf Changes Pt 1
06/12/2025

Washington Policy Center’s Director of Agriculture, Pam Lewison says last year’s slight decline of the wolf population isn’t likely due to neglect.


Senate SNAP Cuts
06/11/2025

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.


AI for Potatoes Pt 2
06/10/2025

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.


AI for Potatoes Pt 1
06/09/2025

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.


Embracing Biofuels Pt 2
06/06/2025

Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for

Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.


Embracing Biofuels Pt 1
06/05/2025

Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for

Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.


Microsoft and FFA Partnership
06/04/2025

Microsoft and National FFA are expanding Farm Beats for Students, a program using sensors and artificial intelligence to teach precision agriculture.


Duvall on MAHA Report
06/03/2025

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the MAHA report was drafted without important farmer perspective.


Labor Costs Expected to Rise
06/02/2025

Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers, especially for those who use the H-2A program.


Ag World Golf Classic 2025 Pt 2
05/30/2025

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.


Ag World Golf Classic 2025 Pt 1
05/29/2025

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.


Farm Bill Progress
05/28/2025

U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice.


MAHA Hearing
05/27/2025

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.


MAHA and Agriculture
05/26/2025

A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.


Memorial Day BBQ
05/23/2025

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.


Bid on Beef Pt 2
05/22/2025

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.


Bid on Beef Pt 1
05/21/2025

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.


BASF-Endura Pro Pt 2
05/20/2025

Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason for that.


BASF-Endura Pro Pt 1
05/19/2025

Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason for that.


SNAP Reform
05/16/2025

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.


Beef Trade 2025 Pt 2
05/15/2025

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.


Beef Trade 2025 Pt 1
05/14/2025

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.


UK Trade Deal - USMEF
05/13/2025

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.