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Focus On Fruit: 01/12/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/12/23
Focus On Fruit: 01/12/23
In todays Focus On Fruit, Jennie Strong with the Washington Apple Commission talks about trade and and exports as the New Year gets underway.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
Halstrom: Beef Production Drop Offers New Opportunities
U.S. beef production is expected to decrease in 2023, which will impact export volumes.  Despite that, Dan Halstrom U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, said he sees new possibilities for the industry.   “This is an opportunity in 2023, knowing that we will be down on beef production in total, to diversify our portfolio on a product side and provide more options to our customers around t
McKalip Is Confident He Can Expand Overseas Market Access
McKalip Is Confident He Can Expand Overseas Market Access
McKalip Is Confident He Can Expand Overseas Market Access
Doug McKalip, was confirmed as President Biden’s Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office just before Christmas.  He now faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access.  It’s not a new issue for McKalip, who has roughly 30 years’ experience at USDA, including as an advisor to Secretary Vilsack.   “Recently at USDA, I helped spearh...
Blueberry Industry Leadership Program Looks To Grow Expand
Blueberry Industry Leadership Program Looks To Grow Expand
Blueberry Industry Leadership Program Looks To Grow Expand
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s Blueberry Leadership Program.  USHBC said this gives fellows an in-depth look into up-and-coming genetic innovations within the industry.  Fall Creek Farm &...
Gastelum Says Focus Will Be Labor Advocacy and Relationships
Gastelum Says Focus Will Be Labor Advocacy and Relationships
Gastelum Says Focus Will Be Labor Advocacy and Relationships
WAFLA’s new CEO says he’s looking forward to representing farm workers and an industry that has been a big part of his entire life.  Enrique Gastelum took over leadership of the organization this spring, and says one of his biggest priorities is showing those in the farming community, and those outside the industry, the important role H-2A plays.  Gastelum says the v...
U.S. Grain Exports Hit Near-Record Total in 2021-2022
U.S. Grain Exports Hit Near-Record Total in 2021-2022
U.S. Grain Exports Hit Near-Record Total in 2021-2022
U.S. grains in all forms, better known as GIAF, exports for the 2021-2022 marketing year topped 122 million metric tons, the second-highest total on record, just behind 2020-2021's 129 million metric tons.  The U.S. Grains Council analyzed USDA data to find near-record exports of ethanol helped offset losses from corn, barley, and barley products.  Mexico ...
WAFLA, Stanford To Look At Outcomes For H-2A Workers
WAFLA, Stanford To Look At Outcomes For H-2A Workers
WAFLA, Stanford To Look At Outcomes For H-2A Workers
Last week, WAFLA announced it is working with Stanford University to research the economic and social outcomes for farmworkers who migrate from Mexico.  In this pilot project, Stanford researchers will speak with and compare the experiences of farmworkers who remain in Mexico and those who participate in the H-2A program via WAFLA.  Scott D...
Focus On Fruit: 10/13/22
Focus On Fruit: 10/13/22
Focus On Fruit: 10/13/22
In this week's Focus On Fruit, Jennie Strong provides us an update from the Washington Apple Commission.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

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