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, st…
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There are three big changes that need to be made to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program before more farmers are forced out of business, and WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum says the time has come!
Merck Animal Health researcher, Chris Beasley says their new Hyper InfusiO2n solutions helps salmon find the fish ladders with water flows supplied with stable, dissolved oxygen.
Merck Animal Health researcher, Chris Beasley says their new Hyper InfusiO2n solutions helps salmon find the fish ladders with water flows supplied with stable, dissolved oxygen.
The FBI investigates crimes of all types and sizes, but did you know that the FBI plays a role in securing U.S. agriculture?
The FBI investigates crimes of all types and sizes, but did you know that the FBI plays a role in securing U.S. agriculture?
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says today's modern economy is way different from the tariff days of the 1930s when the Smoot-Hawley Act imposed 20% tariffs and was blamed for worsening the Great Depression.
Removing the dams from the Snake River will have little if any impact on the survival rate of Chinook salmon, according to a study from Kintama Research in British Columbia.
Removing the dams from the Snake River will have little if any impact on the survival rate of Chinook salmon, according to a study from Kintama Research in British Columbia.
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada's economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it's time to stop kicking this can down the road because year-round E15 sales would fuel the economy.
It's no secret that fair season is a time of year built around agriculture, and this year at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, they're taking it a step further with a new exhibit.
It's no secret that fair season is a time of year built around agriculture, and this year at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, they're taking it a step further with a new exhibit.
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.
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.
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it's something everyone is talking about.
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it's something everyone is talking about.
The Trump administration recently announced the U.S.-Japan Trade and Investment Agreement after Japan sent its top tariff negotiator to Washington, D.C., to finalize the details.
The Trump administration recently announced the U.S.-Japan Trade and Investment Agreement after Japan sent its top tariff negotiator to Washington, D.C., to finalize the details.
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says several new trade frameworks put together by the administration could really benefit farmers and ranchers.
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
Allowing Seattle officials the authority to wipe out 1,300 acres of productive farmland adjacent to the Skagit River dams would be a "gut-punch" to farmers under the guise of a salmon recovery plan.
Allowing Seattle officials the authority to wipe out 1,300 acres of productive farmland adjacent to the Skagit River dams would be a "gut-punch" to farmers under the guise of a salmon recovery plan.
A senior GOP senator has slammed USDA for not consulting with lawmakers in advance on its reorganization plans.
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden argued recently for closing USDA buildings and moving staff out of the nation's capital region.
The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon and American ag groups are watching closely.
The first two myths about cattle's contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.
The first two myths about cattle's contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.
Details are sketchy, but the broad outlines of recent U.S. trade deals show promise for U.S. farm exports and some unexpected gains.
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Farmers and ranchers will soon have a critical opportunity to share their concerns with elected officials, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
USDA Farm Production undersecretary nominee Richard Fordyce agreed at his Senate confirmation hearing to tackle key issues that directly impact producers.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to change its recipe, and the corn industry is giving him an earful.
Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center, says that geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture.
Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center, says that geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture.
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for America's farmers and ranchers.
President Trump's sweeping tax and budget bill is now law, but the partisan debate over its merits, including for agriculture, haven't stopped.
The second round of assistance for specialty crop growers is now being received by farmers around the country just days after the July 1 activation.
The second round of assistance for specialty crop growers is now being received by farmers around the country just days after the July 1 activation.