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The public comment period has been extended on proposed changes to U.S. organic regulations for organic livestock and poultry production.

California’s almond production is expected to drop by 11% this year, with the yield falling 2.6 billion pounds. Annual U.S. retail prices for beef and veal are projected to rise 6 to 7% in 2022.

The House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a public hearing Wednesday to examine the implications of potential retaliatory measures against the U.S. regarding Country-of-Origin Labeling. Subcommittee Chair David Rouzer says the threat of retaliation is severe - and Congress must act quickly to prevent irreparable damage to certain industries and the overall economy... Read

If you are driving this upcoming holiday weekend be ready for the likelihood of a sharp rise in gasoline prices in the next few days and through the weekend in Yakima. "I expect stations to increase prices as much as 10-35 cents per gallon by the conclusion of the weekend with some stations starting to raise prices immediately," said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy...

Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.88/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80/g, according to gasoline price website YakimaGasPrices...