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The focus of this report is to keep local farmers, ranchers and agribusiness men and women up to date on agriculture industry issues which affect the Washington states rural economy. Bob Larson host of the program covers a broad array of topics; from farm human interest stories, to labor issues, state sponsored trade missions, crop outlook assessments, USDA risk management announcements and animal health stories are examples of the types of news topic categories covered each month.

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Check latest episodes from Washington State Farm Bureau Report podcast

Super Bowl and Farmers

2026/02/04

Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the highest demand days for food across the U.S., supporting the farm economy.

Income Vs Farm Labor Expenses

2026/02/03

It’s no secret that the cost of agricultural labor is a major expense for farmers, but it has exploded in recent years to a level that many cannot afford.

Healthy Diet Starts on Farm

2026/02/02

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a balanced diet shouldn’t be about elevating one food group over another.

State Cactus Passes Senate

2026/01/30

The Columbia Plateau cactus could be on its way to becoming Washington’s official state cactus.

Syngenta's Zivalgo

2026/01/29

When it comes to pests when growing your potatoes, or any other crop for that matter, they can be a nightmare. But Syngenta has a new product they think could be a real difference maker.

U.S. Apple Sales

2026/01/28

U.S. Apple sales saw some significant growth in November, part of that driven by exports, which were up dramatically … many of which were from here in Washington state that produces a vast majority if the nation’s export apples.

Besides China for U.S. Beef

2026/01/27

U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.

Farmers Sound Alarm

2026/01/26

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must take action now to ensure that farmers and ranchers can survive.

More Farm Assistance Needed

2026/01/23

While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.

Specialty Crop Assistance Frustration

2026/01/22

To say specialty crop leaders are disappointed that the House final spending bill, released Tuesday, did NOT include emergency economic relief for specialty crops would be a huge understatement.

SCOTUS Tariff Ruling

2026/01/21

A decision from the Supreme Court is expected regarding the legality of President Trump’s tariff policy, and that decision could have immense implications. But Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist for StoneX Group, says the Trump Administration does have a “Plan B”.

ARINO Insecticide and Nematicide

2026/01/20

If being greener in your efforts to produce high-quality potatoes and other tubers is important to you, Pro Farm Group has a new product you might be interested in.

Dietary Guidelines and Potatoes

2026/01/19

National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles says it’s amazing how far the potato has come in the latest dietary guidelines, considering where it was headed under recent administrations.

Dietary Guidelines Reaction

2026/01/16

There has been a lot of talk since the new Dietary Guidelines were released, and most of it from the ag industry has been positive.

Animal Ag Alliance Is Here to Help

2026/01/15

We are seeing a lot more protests across the country lately, and that includes so-called “animal rights activists” who continue to make life harder for many farmers and ranchers.