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Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Farmers and producers across Washington could be paying higher fuel prices than they should.  The state’s Climate Commitment Act, or cap-and-trade, went into effect January 1st, establishing a cap on emissions and creating a carbon tax of around 40 cents per gallon.  While farmers...
WFB, COUNTRY Financial Cut Ties
WFB, COUNTRY Financial Cut Ties
WFB, COUNTRY Financial Cut Ties
Washington Farm Bureau announced Sunday an end to its decades-long partnership and endorsement agreement with COUNTRY Financial.   “We appreciate the relationship we’ve had over the years and the products COUNTRY provided our members,” said Rosella Mosby, WFB president. “There are exciting o...
WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
WFB Leadership Elected At The 102nd Annual Meeting
When Washington farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders met in Wenatchee last week during the 102nd Washington Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, the 2022-2023 leadership team was elected.   Rosella Mosby, a King County vegetable farmer was elected to her second term as State President.  Sh...
Hawkins Named Champion Of Agriculture
Hawkins Named Champion Of Agriculture
Hawkins Named Champion Of Agriculture
The Washington Farm Bureau named Republican state Senator Brad Hawkins, from East Wenatchee, a 2022 Champion of Agriculture.   “I'm super honored to receive this recognition from the Farm Bureau I'm proud of my 100% voting record in support of our orchardist and farming families because standing with them on their issues benefits all of us.”   ...
NW Tree Fruit Growers Hurt By Back-to-Back Odd Weather Years
NW Tree Fruit Growers Hurt By Back-to-Back Odd Weather Years
NW Tree Fruit Growers Hurt By Back-to-Back Odd Weather Years
Industry experts anticipate the 2022 Washington apple crop will be 11% smaller year-over-year when harvest is complete.  But why is this year’s crop smaller?   The Washington state Farm Bureau’s April Clayton, an apple grower in north central Washington, said her crop is down about 33% this year.   “So, if you do ha...
How Does Farm Bill Funding Benefit NW Growers?
How Does Farm Bill Funding Benefit NW Growers?
How Does Farm Bill Funding Benefit NW Growers?
One of the many research projects funded by the 2018 Farm Bill looks to help cherry growers detect little cherry virus.  Washington Farm Bureau member April Clayton said the disease infects cherry trees through insects.   “Basically, once they bite or land on the tree, the pathogens from the bugs transfer to the trees, and then the tree becomes infected. It leaves the fruit...
Washington Farming Community Must Be United
Washington Farming Community Must Be United
Washington Farming Community Must Be United
These are difficult days for the Washington farmer, but despite the many challenges, from Olympia, D.C. and of course Mother Nature, Rosella Mosby, president of the Washington Farm Bureau said it’s important that agriculture sticks together.  She...
Gastelum Named CEO Of WAFLA
Gastelum Named CEO Of WAFLA
Gastelum Named CEO Of WAFLA
WAFLA announced Monday the hiring of a new CEO Enrique ‘Rick’ Gastelum. Since 2013, Gastelum, served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Washington Farm Bureau where he managed the business operations and finances of the organization. While there, h ...
Newhouse: Administration Cannot Return To WOTUS
Newhouse: Administration Cannot Return To WOTUS
Newhouse: Administration Cannot Return To WOTUS
As many in farm country know, the Biden Administration is looking at returning to the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. Rule, better known as WOTUS. Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus, said such a move would not only devastate the Ag industry, but it would also be very unpopular ...

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