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Elsey: New Carbon Proposal Claims To Benefit Ag, But Will Hurt Farmers
Elsey: New Carbon Proposal Claims To Benefit Ag, But Will Hurt Farmers
Elsey: New Carbon Proposal Claims To Benefit Ag, But Will Hurt Farmers
The Washington farm community is already preparing to fight several pieces of low carbon legislation expected during the 2021 session. The Washington Farm Bureau’s Bre Elsey says roughly 75% of the proposals expected this session are bills from the past that failed to gain needed support in Olympia. How ...
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
The farming community is encouraged to prepare now for the 2021 Washington legislative session which gets underway next month. Bre Elsey, Director of Government Relations for the Washington Farm Bureau, said there are several issues that should be of concern for the farming community; outside of the fact that the session will be conducted remotely ...
WFB: November’s Election Pivotal For Washington Ag
WFB: November’s Election Pivotal For Washington Ag
WFB: November’s Election Pivotal For Washington Ag
With less than 16 weeks before the 2020 general election, many across the country are focused on the Presidential election between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. But, farmers are being reminded there will be a lot more on the November ballot than just the selection of a Commander in Chief ...
Rural Lawmakers Call On Inslee To Reopen Washington
Rural Lawmakers Call On Inslee To Reopen Washington
Rural Lawmakers Call On Inslee To Reopen Washington
Earlier this week, House Republicans called on Governor Jay Inslee to reopen Washington. Saying farmers are falling further behind every day, the lawmakers said in a letter that it is time to relax the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order and restart the rural economy. The lette ...
Truck Drivers Rally Against Low Carbon Fuel Standards Proposal
Truck Drivers Rally Against Low Carbon Fuel Standards Proposal
Truck Drivers Rally Against Low Carbon Fuel Standards Proposal
More than 160 log trucks invaded the state Capitol Campus in Olympia Monday.  Drivers and those that work in Natural Resources were in town, protesting House Bill 1110, which would create a new low carbon fuel standard.  The proposal could add up to 63 cents per gallon to diesel. “ ...
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
Farm Internship Legislation Clears Washington Senate
It’s a challenge for farms, big and small across the country, and across the Northwest; finding adequate, qualified workers.  Now one Washington lawmaker is trying to help producers find the next generation of farmers.  Washington state Ron Muzzall sponsored a bill to revive a program to expose young workers to the agricultural industry.   "This ...
Dent: We Need To Hold The Line On Low Carbon Initiatives
Dent: We Need To Hold The Line On Low Carbon Initiatives
Dent: We Need To Hold The Line On Low Carbon Initiatives
Lawmakers in Olympia continue to discuss the idea of low carbon legislation.  One of those proposals in the House looks at increasing the state gasoline tax by 57 cents a gallon, while increasing the tax on diesel sold in Washington by 63 cents per gallon.  Mo...
Hennings: Dams, Carbon, DNR Key Issues In Olympia
Hennings: Dams, Carbon, DNR Key Issues In Olympia
Hennings: Dams, Carbon, DNR Key Issues In Olympia
It’s been a very busy couple weeks for the leadership of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers.  In late January, they took a trip back to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional leaders to discuss issues important to local growers.  And then...
Truth In Labeling Legislation Clears House Ag Committee
Truth In Labeling Legislation Clears House Ag Committee
Truth In Labeling Legislation Clears House Ag Committee
By a 12-2 vote Wednesday, the Washington House Ag Committee voted to approve HB 2696 to the floor for a full vote.  According to legislation author Tom Dent, the bill addresses meat and poultry misbranding.  Dent said he’s not opposed to alternative proteins in the marketplace, but he wants consumers to know what they are purchasing.   “If it...

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