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Ranchers Applaud Decision to Scrap Grizzly Bear Introduction Plan in North Cascades

Big Win for the WCA!!! Ranchers Applaud Decision to Scrap Grizzly Bear Introduction Plan in North Cascades Kaitlynn Glover, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association executive director of natural resources and Public Lands Council executive director, released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement that the Department will not move forward with […]
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Forage Losses Due to Drought – Applications for the Livestock Forage Program (LFP)

Drought conditions continue to persist over much of our state. Eligible livestock producers who have suffered forage losses due to eligible drought conditions (D2 drought intensity level for 8 consecutive weeks or any length of time at a D3 or D4 conditions) may be eligible for payments under LFP. To be eligible, producers must provide […]
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Conducting Business with FSA During the Pandemic

As you know, FSA offices are closed at this time and producers can only do business with FSA by phone, fax, email and mail. This arrangement is a challenge for producers and staff. FSA staff is doing everything they can to continue providing service and meeting your needs. But program deadlines have not been extended. […]
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE: DON’T MISS OUT ON ARCPLC

The ARCPLC deadline is quickly approaching. Failure to enroll for the 2020 program year by June 30th, 2020 will result in ineligibility for the 2020 crop year payment(s). To complete enrollment, all signatures must be submitted by the June 30th deadline. While USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices are not open to the public […]
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Gov. Inslee Orders New Regulations for Ag Worker Safety – Effective June 4

Agricultural employers must take immediate action to put in place new directives from the state government. Key things employers will need to do include the following: Provide PPE to employees Require employees to wear masks when not working alone Ensure physical distancing Check temperatures of employees each day Disinfect workplaces routinely Ensure routine employee handwashing […]
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