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Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced
Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced
Legislation Creating CCA Fix Introduced
Legislation ensuring fuels used for agricultural purposes are exempt from the Climate Commitment Act has been introduced in the Washington House.  Moses Lake Representative Tom Dent, sponsor of House Bill 1912, said the legislation will fix the mistakes made when CCA passed four years ago.   “That is t...
DeMeerleer Named National Champion
DeMeerleer Named National Champion
DeMeerleer Named National Champion
Congratulations to Kellan DeMeerleer, not only was the Freshman from Oakesdale FFA in eastern Washington named a finalist in the 2024 FFA Agriscience Fair, but late last week, he was named National Champion.  DeMeerleer wowed the judges with his project titled “Smooth Operator”, which tested the durability and efficiency of common diesel motor oils.  Before last week’s ...
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Despite oil prices holding or even slipping, fuel prices continue to move higher across the United States, a trend that started in late December.  West Texas crude traded lower in Monday’s action, down by a little more than 1%, coming in at $77 per barrel.  But gasoline ...
2021 Farm Production Expenses Surpassed $390 Billion
2021 Farm Production Expenses Surpassed $390 Billion
2021 Farm Production Expenses Surpassed $390 Billion
According to the USDA, farm production expenses hit $392.9 billion in 2021, a 7.3% year-over-year increase ($3.66.2 billion in 2020).  The four biggest expenditures totaled $189.4 billion, just over 48% of all expenses last year.  Those four are feed at 16%, farm services at 11%, livestock, poultry, and related expenses at 10%, with labor accounting for 9.4%. The total fu...
Electric Tractors Featured During Portland Conference
Electric Tractors Featured During Portland Conference
Electric Tractors Featured During Portland Conference
A major conference on electric transportation wrapped up Thursday in Portland.  Organizer Jeff Allen said they had a number of vehicles on display, including a tractor, showcasing how EV’s can help save farmers money. “A lot of the diesel that farms burn, they burn idling. Of course, with...
Application Deadline for REAP Program is Nears
Application Deadline for REAP Program is Nears
Application Deadline for REAP Program is Nears
The application deadline for the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, is quickly approaching on March 31. The REAP program is designed to help rural businesses and farmers to purchase or install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements ...
Diesel Prices Continue Slow March Higher
Diesel Prices Continue Slow March Higher
Diesel Prices Continue Slow March Higher
Consumers are paying more at the pump this week, and ag consumers and other diesel users are no exception.  According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of diesel increased one cent in the past week to $2.94, Washington’s average held steady at $3.23, while ...

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