Farm Bill Delays Continue

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Thanksgiving turkey may be gone, but the political hurdles stalling spending bills and a new farm bill on Capitol Hill, remain.

Climate Smart Livestock Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.

Climate Smart Livestock Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.

Farm Bill and Spending Bill Warning

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate Democrat, Patty Murray has issued a warning to House Republicans to avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just-enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension.

White House ‘Investing in Rural America’ Tour

California Ag Today
President Biden and Ag Secretary Vilsak kicked off their Investing in Rural America tour late last month. The White House’s Senior Advisor for Rural Engagement Will McIntee joins us.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

Speakerless Void Throws Wrench in Ag Bills

Southeast Regional Ag News
Ag related bills like others remain in limbo as the House GOP tries again this week to end a three-week Speakerless void.

Farm Bill and NCBA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattlemen are keeping up the pressure on lawmakers to do a farm bill this year, despite what seem like impossible odds given Congress' paralysis over a Speaker.

Dam Meetings Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.

Dam Meetings Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Biden Administration recently released a memorandum outlining its plan for protecting salmon in the Columbia Basin, including removal of the Lower Snake River dams.

How Speaker of the House Removal Will Impact the Farm Bill

California Ag Today
Looking back on a tumultuous week that saw Kevin McCarthy removed from his position as Speaker of the House and representatives reconvening from a short recess, the upheaval on Capitol Hill adds to the delayed progress of the farm bill.

Grizzly Bear Update Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The subject of Grizzly Bears being reintroduced to the North Cascades is gaining traction again and a familiar voice is urging the people in that area to let their voices be heard … once again.

Grizzly Bear Update Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The subject of Grizzly Bears being reintroduced to the North Cascades is gaining traction again and a familiar voice is urging the people in that area to let their voices be heard … once again.

The Agricultural Right to Repair Act Supported by Ag Groups

California Ag Today
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act defines what type of information Original Equipment Manufacturers are required to provide to make repair accessible. If the OEM does not have the digital or physical tools available, they are required to provide sufficient information to create the tools.

The bill also gives the Federal Trade Commission the ability to enforce these requirements and the ability to make a rule to assist in the implementation of these requirements.

Potato Council on Speaker and Farm Bill Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says finding a new House Speaker likely means more delays getting a Farm Bill done.

Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act

The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.

U.S. Global Leader in Cotton Exports and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33% share of the global export market in 2021, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.

Potato Council on Speaker and Farm Bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says finding a new House Speaker likely means more delays getting a Farm Bill done.