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Future of Farming: Learning To Advocate
Future of Farming: Learning To Advocate
Future of Farming: Learning To Advocate
This summer, FFA state officers from across the county met in Washington D.C. to advocate for the farming industry.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
U.S. Bison Trying To Get Into Japan
U.S. Bison Trying To Get Into Japan
U.S. Bison Trying To Get Into Japan
American bison is trying to gain access to the Japanese market.  Industry officials recently had an opportunity to meet face to face with Japanese officials during a visit to some U.S. bison processing facilities.  Jim Matheson, Executive Director of the National Bison Association, said they’ve lobbied Japan for access for several years.   "It so happened ...
Farmers Union Holds Successful D.C. Fly-In
Farmers Union Holds Successful D.C. Fly-In
Farmers Union Holds Successful D.C. Fly-In
Last week, more than 250 members of the National Farmers Union came to Washington, D.C., from all over the country to advocate for family farmers.  During the week, members attended hundreds of Congressional meetings, met with over a dozen federal agencies, and directly participated in discussions with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Benham, and many oth
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone in the industry to its 15th Annual Meeting and Cattle Producer’s Forum in Nashville, Tennessee, December 8-10.   On Friday, December 9th, policy committees and members will review the past year’s successes and determine policy goals for the upcoming year. With significant prog...
Farm Bureau Vice President Announces Retirement
Farm Bureau Vice President Announces Retirement
Farm Bureau Vice President Announces Retirement
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore announced that he plans to retire this year. The announcement brings a career of four decades as an agricultural leader in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere to a close. “Dale has been a tireless advocate on behalf of farmers and ranchers throughout his career,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “He has ce ...
NPC Announces Combination of Annual Meeting Fly-In
NPC Announces Combination of Annual Meeting Fly-In
NPC Announces Combination of Annual Meeting Fly-In
In an effort to streamline annual events, the National Potato Council recently announced it is combing their Annual Meeting with the Potato D.C. Fly-In. “We’ve moved our annual meeting to our Washington, what we’re calling, our Washington Summit which is in March," NPC CEO Kam Quarles noted. "And what that ...
USApple’s Young Apple Leader Deadline Approaching
USApple’s Young Apple Leader Deadline Approaching
USApple’s Young Apple Leader Deadline Approaching
The U.S. Apple Association is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Young Apple Leader class. Manager of Association Services, Matt Hendrickson, said in years past, they’ve used the program to invite professionals, between the ages of 18 and 35, back to Washington D.C. in ...
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
The USDA has announced this year's recipients of the Farm to School grants. Deputy Undersecretary, Brandon Lipps said this is largest amount awarded since the program started in 2013. "This year we're giving out 159 project grants for a total of $12 ...
Research Funding A Priority During NAFA 2020 Fly In
Research Funding A Priority During NAFA 2020 Fly In
Research Funding A Priority During NAFA 2020 Fly In
Alfalfa farmers were in Washington, DC, for the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance’s DC Fly-In to stress to lawmakers the importance of research funding and crop insurance.  As a non-program crop, alfalfa farmers aren’t afforded the opportunity to take advantage of safety net programs provided in the Farm Bill.  Instead, alfalfa f...
Drought Preparedness Takes Center Stage in D.C.
Drought Preparedness Takes Center Stage in D.C.
Drought Preparedness Takes Center Stage in D.C.
In Washington D. C., scientists, economists, policy makers, weather and climate experts and others have all gathered together for the second National Forum on Drought.  USDA's Brad Rippey said they are looking at how to address the challenges of drought into the future.  He...

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