Dems Face Headwinds

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Democrats have a big agenda for their majorities in the next Congress, but despite their blue wave, face stiff policy headwinds.

Millionaire's Tax and Farmers

Fruit Grower Report
With the midterm election behind us, we now have to wait and see how the millionaire’s tax could potentially impact everyone, including farmers.

Harvest Fuel Relief

Idaho Ag Today
When I listen to Idaho news radio as well as national news outlets, one issue that reverberates loudly is gas prices.

Is Your California Farm Too Big to Be Small?

California Ag Today
A federal definition dating back to 2013 is getting a closer look as California considers what really qualifies as a small farm.

Earned Income Goes Up in Washington

Fruit Grower Report
The latest USDA numbers show Washington’s farmers jumped from last in earned income in 2024 to 30th in 2025.

NRCS Meeting

Idaho Ag Today
NRCS Idaho to hold special State Technical Advisory Committee meeting

Diversity in Agriculture

Fruit Grower Report
When you think of a farmer, what vision comes to mind? Male? Older? Rough looking? But farming today is much more diverse than it used to be.

NCBA Says MCOOL Will Raise Costs, US-China Truce Extended

Line on Agriculture
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill includes mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL), which NCBA’s Ethan Lane argues would raise producer compliance costs and consumer prices without boosting demand, citing a Kansas State study showing origin ranks low in purchase factors

Farm Bureau Hopes for Senate Farm Bill Passage

Line on Agriculture
AFBF highlights updated farm loan limits, year-round E15, and continued support for rural development, conservation, and research as key provisions to help producers

Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge

California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.

Specialty Crop Improvements

Fruit Grower Report
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.

Dairy meeting

Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls. 

Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

The Farm Bill Waiting Game

Southeast Regional Ag News
Disaster assistance, input costs and animal health are among the issues on the table for Southeast agriculture.

U.S. Dairy to Canada

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy leaders want Canada held accountable under the USMCA while preserving the trade agreement.

Ag Not Appreciated

Fruit Grower Report
The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.

Farm Bureau Weighs In as California Legislative Session Ends

California Ag Today
Wolf funding and grazing goats bring wins, while autonomous farm equipment remains unfinished business.

California Looks to Australia for Agtech Ideas

California Ag Today
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlights Queensland’s approach to agricultural innovation, investment and on-farm technology.

USMCA Review Puts Ag Trade in Focus

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers watch negotiations with two of their most important export markets

Agriculture Has Billions Riding on USMCA

California Ag Today
Nearly $60 billion in agricultural exports went to Canada and Mexico in 2024