Farm Bill Vote with McConnell

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning farm bill vote in the Senate Ag Committee today after a three-month absence battling a fall and pneumonia.

Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal

The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.

Summer Break-Hungry Kids and Senate Farm Bill Proposal

The Agribusiness Update
Summer break can leave some Florida children without access to regular, healthy meals, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.

Senate Farm Bill Proposal

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet.

DOJ Investigates Beef and Dems Draw Farm Bill Batte Lines

The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, and battle lines are being drawn in the Senate for a possible late May or early June markup of the recently passed House farm bill.

Citrus Greening Heroes and USMCA Improvements Pushed

The Agribusiness Update
A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease, and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall

The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.

Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall

The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.

Easing Burdens on Citrus Growers and

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and the FDA announce plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing updated standards for pasteurized orange juice, and

Specialty Crop Testimony

Fruit Grower Report
Oregon tree fruit grower Mike McCarthy recently spent time in Washington, D.C., sharing his experience and challenges with members of Congress.

Senate SNAP Cuts

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ball is now in the Senate’s court on the Trump tax and spending bill. And the fight over taxes, SNAP cuts, and tariffs is heating up.

Rorhbach reflections

Idaho Ag Today
Raymond and Joe Rohrbach, reminiscing about the good old days of farming in Idaho.

Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage

The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary

Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.

USDA Specialty Crop Programs and AG Trade Trip to Morocco

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs to help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers, and Reps from 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will travel to Casablanca, Morocco, December 2-5.

Budget Battle

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With elections looming, the Congressional calendar is tight. Right now, Congress is locked in a funding battle and American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman says the deadline is approaching fast.

Potato LEAF 2024 Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF, or the Potato Industry Leadership Education Advancement Foundation, has a leadership training opportunity with historical roots, at Gettysburg.

Potato LEAF 2024 Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF, or the Potato Industry Leadership Education Advancement Foundation, has a leadership training opportunity with historical roots, at Gettysburg.

Georgia Christmas Tree Headed to V.P. and Potential Farm Bill Problems

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest that puts one of his trees in Vice President Harris' home, and looking ahead to potential problems with Farm Bill.

California Specialty Crop Grant Program and Potential Farm Bill Problems

The Agribusiness Update
California getting $45.5 million from USDA's Specialty Crop Grant Program, and Potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.

Stepped-Up Basis with Grassley

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says ending the stepped-up basis treatment of farms and ranches may not be over yet.