Mary Dye

Dye: I’m Concerned About Food Supply Chain, Global Economy
Dye: I’m Concerned About Food Supply Chain, Global Economy
Dye: I’m Concerned About Food Supply Chain, Global Economy
How concerned should the American people be about problems with the food supply chain brought on by the coronavirus pandemic? One Washington state lawmaker says we should be very concerned. Mary Dye, a farmer from the Pomeroy area, said the disruptions to the food supply chain, whether it’s meat, dairy or produce has forced consumers and lawmakers to admit what an essential part of everyday lif
Dye: Food Donation Events Display Heart Of Washington Ag
Dye: Food Donation Events Display Heart Of Washington Ag
Dye: Food Donation Events Display Heart Of Washington Ag
Farmers across the Inland Northwest, have been very busy over the past couple of weeks, not preparing their commodities for processing, but rather helping fellow Washingtonians impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Over the past couple of weeks, potato grower, for example, have held donation events where thousands of pounds of spuds were handed out to those in need; no questions asked ...
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
Potato Growers To Donate Tons Of Spuds Wednesday
In an effort to help eastern Washingtonians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to move potatoes that don’t have a destination, a host of growers will donate nearly 20 tons of spuds in Ritzville Wednesday morning. Pomeroy representative Mary Dye, who serves on the Washington state Food Policy Forum, says demand for potatoes from area processors has slowed because of the worldwide pandemic, so
Dye’s Wild Horse Inmate Study Bill Lost In COVID-19 Effort
Dye’s Wild Horse Inmate Study Bill Lost In COVID-19 Effort
Dye’s Wild Horse Inmate Study Bill Lost In COVID-19 Effort
Earlier this month, Governor Jay Inslee vetoed a variety of bills in an effort to save funds because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. One of the pieces of legislation lost in that move was House Bill 2579. The bill, authored by Representative May Dye would have provided funding for a feasibility study to allow inmates at Coyote Ridge Correction Center in Connell to train wild horses ... Read
Last Minute Carbon Bill Leads To Frustration In Ag Community
Last Minute Carbon Bill Leads To Frustration In Ag Community
Last Minute Carbon Bill Leads To Frustration In Ag Community
Many in the farming community feel the Ag industry was, at the very least, left out of many legislative conversation this year in Olympia. And some feel legislation targeted Washington Farmers. For example, as logger, farmers and others rallied last week in Olympia protesting House Bill 1110, the Low Carbon Fuel Standards, lawmakers introduction House Bill 2957 ...
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...
Trump: USMCA A Colossal Victory For Our Farmers
Trump: USMCA A Colossal Victory For Our Farmers
Trump: USMCA A Colossal Victory For Our Farmers
During a White House ceremony Wednesday, President Trump signed USMCA, his long-sought replacement of NAFTA.  The event had a very similar feel to the Phase One signing event that occurred just a month earlier.   “This is a colossal victory for our farmers, ranchers, energy workers, factory workers, and American workers, in all 50-states,” the President said.   Trump added ...
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Less than nine weeks remain in 2019, which means it’s time to start thinking about the 2020 legislative sessions for both Washington and Oregon.  Washington state representative Mary Dye said when looking back at this year’s session, there were several “interesting” pieces of legislation that unfairly targeted the farming industry.  The Pomeroy Republican sai...

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