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National FFA Marks National Ag Day
National FFA Marks National Ag Day
National FFA Marks National Ag Day
On this National Ag Day, National FFA is doing its part to celebrate and honor the farmers and ranchers of America by spreading the good news of agriculture.  Eric Pfeiffer reports.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...
NFU Wraps Up 2019 Convention In Bellevue
NFU Wraps Up 2019 Convention In Bellevue
NFU Wraps Up 2019 Convention In Bellevue
The National Farmers Union’s 117th Anniversary Convention concluded Tuesday in Bellevue, WA.  More than 460 family farmers and ranchers convened in western Washington to determine policy positions for the upcoming year.  Following the convention, President Roger Johnson said this week’s event demonstrates how NFU’s strength comes from the grassroots level.   “Farmers Union mem...
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
The FTC cleared Amazon Thursday to officially take over Whole Foods.  Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says Amazon will spend $13.7 billion to acquire the Austin, Texas-based high-end food grocery store chain.  The FTC wrapped up its investigation and found no anticompetitive effects sufficient to block the deal.   Acting...
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
American consumers are getting more information about their food than ever before.  However, consumers are still short on nutritional literacy and it may be affecting the nation’s health.   Those are just a few of the findings from the 12th annual Health and Food Survey conducted by the International Food and Health Information Foundation.  Similar to re...

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