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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AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Podcasts
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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AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.
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The potential cost of NWS if it enters the US is huge, and the stakes are high for cattle producers shows why it is important to take steps now to ensure it does not cross over into the US from Mexico.
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Sulfur applications are being tested on corn and soybean crops.
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With good demand, when will the corn market rally?
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AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.
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The NEXT Program was voted on by the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors to dedicate an assessment of dairy products sold for export market development.
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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.
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The US Soybean Innovation Lab has created a strong soybean market in Africa as well as enhancing soybean export demand from US producers.
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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.
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Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.
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R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the MAHA report supports meat consumption.
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Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.
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There are new tools and technologies that can assist with crossbreeding dairy and beef cattle, which is proving to have several benefits for producers.
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a flawed AEWR puts an ample workforce out of reach for many farmers.
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The Mosaic Company's Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems 4R Certification program has over 5 million validated acres and is designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency.
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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.
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American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues to publish educational materials, including children's books.
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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.
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The agency is working to make customer service more efficient using mobile service technology.
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Expanded milk options in school lunch menus is anticipated to lead to less food waste and support child nutrition and the US Dairy Industry.
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the USDA and the Trump administration against a barrage of attacks from Democrats.
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USDA is investing in South America to upgrade a facility that will increase the number of sterile flies that can be used to mate with the New World screwworm females, which then kill the pest as females can only mate once.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.
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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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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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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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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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U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice.
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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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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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The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.
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