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Shutdown Til Monday?
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.
NRCS Grants
Idaho Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho.
Ag Economics and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says today’s modern economy is way different from the tariff days of the 1930s when the Smoot-Hawley Act imposed 20% tariffs and was blamed for worsening the Great Depression.
USDA Reorganizing Consultation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A senior GOP senator has slammed USDA for not consulting with lawmakers in advance on its reorganization plans.
Trade Deals for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Details are sketchy, but the broad outlines of recent U.S. trade deals show promise for U.S. farm exports and some unexpected gains.
Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable
The Agribusiness Update
Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which in past years have destroyed tens of millions of dollars of Northern California crops, are back this year, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.
ICE Raids on Farms
Fruit Grower Report
Despite recent assurances from President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Homeland Security has now reversed guidance and says it WILL conduct immigration raids on farms.
Shane Stubbers 2
Idaho Ag Today
Some guiding principles of farming from Idaho farmer Shane Stubbers.
10-Year Study Confirms Grazing Benefits Sage Grouse
California Ag Today
A decade of University of Idaho research shows that cattle grazing improves sage grouse habitat and reduces wildfire risk—confirming what ranchers have long known.
Speak Up for Beef: Advocacy Webinar Empowers Producers
California Ag Today
Join a free virtual workshop May 28 to gain practical tools for telling your story and advocating for the beef industry. Learn from NCBA’s Chandler Mulvaney in this one-hour, producer-focused session.
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
China Talks - Grassley
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.
Tariffs and Cantwell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.
Budget and SNAP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The House budget plan calls on the Ag Committee to save 230 billion dollars by 2034, an amount that could play a significant role in the fate of a new farm bill.
Whole Milk for Health Kids Act and Section 232 Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Farmers for Free Trade executive Director, Brian Kuehl (KEEL) reacted to the imposition of Section 232 tariffs.
Cheatgrass grants
Idaho Ag Today
NRCS Announces Cheatgrass Challenge Project Proposal Application Period
Happy Dairy
Idaho Ag Today
A running stream of consciousness from an Oregon dairy farmer.
I'm Bob Benson. I have an organic dairy here in Yamhill, Oregon.
Read More Farmers stories.
Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.
No Farm Bill This Year
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag experts agree that a new farm bill is now unlikely until next year when the new Congress is in session.