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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 US Wheat Associates trade team attended the Latin American Milling Association Conference in Colombia, focusing on regional market trends, sustainability, and geopolitical issues.
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Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.
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Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.
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The U.S. government is investigating potentially unfair trading practices from China. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers across the country are being hurt by broken promises.
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As 2025 concludes, the dairy sector's economic outlook has weakened due to increased supply, particularly in butterfat, leading to a dramatic decline in butter prices.
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Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, discusses the negative impact of misinformation on cattle futures and herd rebuilding efforts.
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The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 139 in November, the highest since June, driven by increased optimism about the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped to 144, while the Current Conditions Index dipped slightly to 128. This optimism may be linked to the recent US-China trade pact, which could expand agricultural ex…
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A new report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance shows so-called animal activist groups raise quite a bit of money for their anti-meat activities each year.
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Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping the state’s 300-plus growers produce a healthy crop every year.
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Beef prices are at an all-time high, but Ed Elfman from the American Bankers Association argues they are in line with expectations, considering inflation.
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins insisted on CNBC’s Squawk Box that China will meet its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans this year.
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Rural Minds, a four-year-old nonprofit founded by Jeff Winton after a family tragedy highlighted the lack of mental health support in rural America, focuses on mental health equity for the 46 million rural residents.
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When it comes to exporting our agricultural goods, the cattle industry is perhaps the one segment that is, let’s say, suffering the least.
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Short-stature corn offers several benefits to growers, including improved standability due to its shorter height and larger stalks, which allows for higher planting densities without compromising stability.
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Dairy farmers and school children just received some welcome news, with the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
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President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.
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Why the cattle market's overreaction to the POTUS's indicates a broken system, suggesting it is too thin and overly sensitive to rumors and statements.
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Concerns in the MAHA report from the International Fresh Produce Association.
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EPA chief Lee Zeldin has followed through on his commitment to give farmers and ranchers relief from years of burdensome "Waters of the U.S." rules upended by the Supreme Court in 2023.
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The USDA has resumed issuing cattle on feed reports,
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American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Faith Parum says consumers should expect some slight relief at the grocery store when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Amy France, chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers, discusses the impact of rising input costs and declining sorghum prices on farmers.
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Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
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The USDA has launched the second stage of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to provide aid to farmers for crop, tree, bush, vine, and quality losses not covered by the initial stage.
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Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
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R-CALF USA is pursuing a private antitrust case against meat packers, supported by credible law firms. This action complements the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into meat packer conduct, initiated during the first Trump administration and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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R-CALF USA highlighted a longstanding issue where cattle prices have not reflected beef prices, with cattle prices falling from 2021 while beef prices hit records.
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Barbed wire is an indispensable part of many farms across rural America. And, if you done any work on a farm, you’ve undoubtedly gotten tangled up in barbed wire a time or two. But where did we get barbed wire?
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The American Farm Bureau Federation suggests that expanding biofuel production could boost farm revenue and the rural economy.
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There are plenty of new and improved tools and ways farmers go about producing our food, and Vive Crop Protection wants to help.
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The Trump administration's comments on lowering consumer beef prices have caused significant volatility in the cattle markets, according to R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard.
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Clutter around the house, the farm or in the shop silently takes up mental space and can make it harder for you to focus on the task at hand.
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The National Milk Producers Federation emphasizes the importance of SNAP, particularly for purchases of fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and the WIC program.
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When feedstocks are tight, think outside the box. That advice comes from Joe Bender, veterinarian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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The full-year USDA spending bill, which was a part of the bill that reopened the government, was a rare point of bipartisan agreement as the House voted this week.
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The National Farmers supports the potential reintroduction of mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef in the U.S. due to increased beef imports, particularly from Argentina, following President Trump's announcement
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Farmers for Free Trade has been touring the U.S. to gather feedback on the importance of trade to agriculture.
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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says tariffs create leverage and that leverage creates opportunity … but you’ve got to use the leverage in the right way.
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The US Wheat Associates' latest crop quality report highlights a significant increase in US wheat production, the highest since 2016, aided by favorable conditions following years of drought.
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Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest annual potato industry conference and trade show, is fast approaching, January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas.
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As you plan your holiday cooking, baking and gift-giving, consider local farm products.
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The National Bison Association (NBA) is launching an educational initiative funded by a new USDA grant to boost herd numbers and industry growth.
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The emotional impact of cattle market fluctuations on producers, particularly those who sell annually.
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The National Potato Council is very disappointed with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week.
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The US-China trade framework has led to China resuming imports of various U.S. agricultural goods, although specifics are still undisclosed. The U.S. has also removed port fees for Chinese-owned ships, easing tensions. Smaller agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam are also in progress, benefiting sectors like dairy, poultry, ric…
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It’s a big week for President Trump’s tariffs and the SNAP food stamp program, with both issues before the courts.
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The US Bison industry is experiencing declining bison herd numbers due to drought, trade challenges, tariffs, natural disasters, and a shrinking workforce.
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If you are planning to attend the Potato Expo January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas, but have yet to register, your chance to save a little on your registration ends tomorrow, January 7th.
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The US and Mexico have not yet resolved the issue of Mexican beef cattle exports to the US due to an outbreak of the New World Screw Worm in Mexico
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