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Ag News: Costs of Crops Outpacing Revenue
The cost of growing crops could outpace revenue for many farmers this year, making it more difficult to break even despite rising commodity prices and increasing domestic and global demand.
Ag News: Growth Energy on Inaccurate Ethanol Study
Growth Energy is urging the Department of Energy to address a recent “inaccurate and misleading” study about ethanol that claims to be partially funded by the department.
Farmers Brace for Rising Fuel Spikes and Senators Call for Biofuels
Farmers around the country, are bracing for further spikes in fuel and other energy costs, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed crude oil prices higher.
Ukraine Invasion Hits Gas Prices and Food Insecurity Varies
The Russian invasion of Ukraine boosted fuel prices last week, for the ninth straight week. U.S. fuel prices increased, with gas climbing 7.5 cents to an average of $3.59 per gallon.
Ag News: California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading
California avocado growers are expected to harvest more than 300 million pounds this season. State and federal officials have killed tens of thousands of broiler chickens and turkeys.
WSDA’s Japanese Beetle Plan and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Down
The WSDA is preparing a proposed plan for the spring to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetles found in Central Washington in and around Grandview last year.
Richland Grocery Store Shooter Arrested
The shooting happened Monday at a Fred Meyer store in Richland.
Tom Brady has Retired After 22 Seasons, 7 Super Bowl Titles
Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement in a long post on Instagram.
New Voting Rights Lawsuit Targets 15th District in Yakima
The legal action filed Wednesday targets state Legislative District 15 in Yakima, which is majority Latino.
Ag News: India-U.S. Agree to Expand Trade and Farm Export Forecast
India and the U.S. agreed to expand trade between the nations on some agricultural products, including U.S. cherries, alfalfa, and distiller’s dried grains.