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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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Dems Face Headwinds

2026/11/09

Democrats have a big agenda for their majorities in the next Congress, but despite their blue wave, face stiff policy headwinds.

National Wheat Yield Contest

2026/11/06

The National Wheat Foundation has announced 24 national winners in its 2026 National Wheat Yield Contest, representing 10 states, averaging 146.4 bushels per acre.

Diesel Challenges Continue

2026/11/05

National Potato Council president, Kam Quarles is pleased that the administration has recognized how impactful diesel prices are to all producers.

Aigen Autonomous Weeder

2026/11/04

A Washington company has a solar powered, autonomous weeder that uses no chemicals, no fuel, and no person to drive it.

California Port Strike Possible

2026/11/03

Security workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are threatening to strike if they don’t get a contract agreement this week.

Ag Trade Deficit Down

2026/11/02

The ag trade deficit continues to drop, forecast down in fiscal ’26 by 42% from fiscal ‘25.

Foreign Owned Agricultural Land

2026/10/30

In 2024, foreign entities controlled an increasing number of agricultural acres.

Potatoes Struggle with Japanese Access

2026/10/29

Despite any optimism ahead of a recent meeting with Japanese trade officials, U.S. fresh potatoes are still a NO GO export to Japan.

Harvest Relief

2026/10/28

Farmers need the help provided by the Harvest Fuel Relief program, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says it is only a temporary fix.

Farmers Vote

2026/10/27

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says every farmer should make his or her voice heard at the ballot box this year.

NASDA Update

2026/10/26

As the newly elected president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison will lead many of the efforts to improve the agricultural industry in our country.

Preserving Agricultural Land

2026/09/23

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the development and loss of farmland should not come at the cost of American agriculture.

NASDA's New President

2026/09/22

Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, Derek Sandison was just elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture for 2026-27.

Keeping Up with Data Centers

2026/09/21

More data centers are bringing new challenges for utilities across rural America.

AM Radio Bill Passes House Vote

2026/09/18

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, H.R. 979, passed the House on a voice vote Tuesday and now moves to the Senate.