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Harvest Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers need the help provided by the Harvest Fuel Relief program, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says it is only a temporary fix.
Farmers Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says every farmer should make his or her voice heard at the ballot box this year.
NASDA Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the newly elected president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison will lead many of the efforts to improve the agricultural industry in our country.
NASDA Update with Sandison
Fruit Grower Report
In mid-September, Washington State Director of Agriculture Derek Sandison was elected as the 2026–27 President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, and now talks about the challenges on his plate.
Harvest Season - Enjoy
Fruit Grower Report
Fall is upon us here in Washington and that means it’s time for our delicious tree fruit to come off the trees for everyone to enjoy.
USDA Reorganization Halted and Beef Imports Below Expectations
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge has ordered the USDA to halt certain office closures and employee relocations tied to its reorganization, and additional beef imports under the President’s temporary tariff-rate quota fell well short of the first monthly target.
Top WA Apple Varieties
Fruit Grower Report
With harvest underway, it shouldn’t be too long before we get a taste of our favorite varieties of Washington apples.
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo and U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 48th anniversary show October 20-22, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and India appear to have stalled.
Canadian Farmers Trusted and U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian farmers remain the most trusted stakeholders in that country’s food system, even as Canadians are becoming less certain about where its headed, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and India appear to have stalled.
California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Fall is Harvest Time
Fruit Grower Report
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest means it’s harvest time for our wonderful Washington apples.
Less Government Beef Intervention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President Ethan Lane says strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry.