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Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Focus On Fruit: 02/13/25
Jennie Strong provides an update from the Washington Apple Commission in today's Focus on Fruit.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
At this week’s convention, the American Farm Bureau adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.   “Policy priorities include everything from passing a new farm bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.     Recognizing the challen...
Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
Applications For Hong Kong Trade Trip Due Thursday
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12th-16th.  Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Thursday January 30th.   “This ...
Washington Grower Elected To Leadership At USW
Washington Grower Elected To Leadership At USW
Washington Grower Elected To Leadership At USW
Congratulations to Almira, WA wheat-farmer Mike Carstensen, who was elected the U.S. Wheat Associates next Secretary-Treasurer.  Carstensen will take office this July, and serve until June 2026.   Also, at last week’s meeting in Boise, USW voted to make current Secretary-Treasurer Gary Millershaski of Lakin, KS, the next Vice Chairman, and to make current Vice Chairman Jim Pellman of McClusky, ND
Price At The Pump: Wait And See
Price At The Pump: Wait And See
Price At The Pump: Wait And See
Oil prices were lower in early Tuesday trade, as investors, and the world, try to ingest President Trump's plans to apply new tariffs later than expected while boosting oil and gas production in the United States.  West Texas Crude was trading around $75 per barrel in early hours, down more than 2%.  Brent C...

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