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Farm Bill Passage to Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now that a new Farm Bill has passed the House and has moved on to the Senate, many are asking if the two chambers can agree on enough to get this done.
USDA Pushes “Real Food First” in SNAP
California Ag Today
New retailer requirements would shift more shelf space toward staple foods and perishables.
Food and Nutrition Administration and U.S. Beef Back to the U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is restructuring its Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission, announcing plans to create a new Food and Nutrition Administration, and U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom as part of a deal reached by the Trump administration last year.
Universal Meals Program and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Mandates such as California’s Universal Meals Program already provide funding to improve access to nutritious meals served to public-school students, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
Newsom Spotlights Agriculture Efforts
California Ag Today
The governor pointed to expanded farm-to-family programs as he addressed challenges tied to the ongoing war.
Right to Repair
Idaho Ag Today
Settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
Grazing Action Plan
Idaho Ag Today
Teaching the federal employees how important our ranchers are, enhancing transparency and data access, expanding practical and management tools.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
2026 Flavor of Georgia and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Pork Performs, Variety Meats Deliver
Southeast Regional Ag News
Solid pork export growth meets surging demand for beef variety meats worldwide.
Year Round E15 Importance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.
Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.
2026 Florida Farm Bill Becomes Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials say the measure delivers resources and protections for farmers and families.
Potatoes to Japan-Wyden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Idaho’s Mike Crapo wrote a letter, signed by 66 of their colleagues, encouraging the President to make getting U.S. fresh potato access into Japan.
Georgia Wine Highway Passport and Farm Bill 2.0 Moves to House
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Wine Producers have launched the Georgia Wine Highway Passport, a new digital program powered by the tech company Bandwango, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.
Streamlining the process for ag producers
Idaho Ag Today
Streamlining the process for ag producers to apply for various USDA programs.
FarmPath Applications Open and National Potato Council Names New President
The Agribusiness Update
Applications are open for FarmPath, a national program designed to make farming more accessible and achievable for aspiring and beginning farmers, and he National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders during the group’s annual Washington Summit.
Farm Labor Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress could soon be considering not just a new farm bill, but farm labor legislation.
National Farm Security Action Plan and Trade Agreement with Taiwan
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the National Farm Security Action Plan, and Taiwan will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99% of U.S. products.