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Farm Labor Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress could soon be considering not just a new farm bill, but farm labor legislation.
WSTFA Lobbying Efforts
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association members and staff gathered in Olympia recently to try and help close the ag knowledge gap between lawmakers and growers. WSTFA lobbyist, David Ducharme ...
USDA Dairy Margin Coverage
Idaho Ag Today
Sign up for this year's edition of USDA Dairy Margin Coverage, Farm safety, Net Risk Management.
Whole milk for kids
Idaho Ag Today
A visit by dairy producers and dignitaries at the white House Wednesday.
Animal Activists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
“Animal Rights” activists are behind the push to REMOVE domestic livestock, poultry, and other animal-based products from your table.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Update
Fruit Grower Report
He may have announced that he’ll not seek reelection next year, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse still has things he feels need to get done before he leaves office, like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Rollins Challenges California Agricultural Land Proposal
California Ag Today
USDA Secretary urges Governor Newsom to abandon a land equity proposal under review by California lawmakers.
Federal CARE Act Aims to Update Child Labor Standards for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Rep. Raul Ruiz reintroduces the bill as national farmworker groups and limited past Southeast support highlight ongoing safety concerns for young workers
Senate Advances Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
California Ag Today
New legislation could expand milk choices in schools and influence California’s dairy sector.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy farmers and school children just received some welcome news, with the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
MCOOL Returns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.
MCOOL Returns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.
Senate Moves Forward on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
New school milk flexibility draws attention across the Southeast.
California Plants Fewer Cotton Acres and October Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
With stagnating cotton prices, California growers planted fewer acres this year than almost any time in the past century, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's monthly "Flash Report" shows October sales for all tractors in the U.S. were down 20% from the same month last year.
Georgia Foundation for Ag Scholarships and October Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is offering $66,000 worth of scholarships in 2026 in support of students studying for careers in ag-related fields, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's monthly "Flash Report" shows October sales for all tractors in the U.S. were down 20% from the same month last year.
FB building location
Idaho Ag Today
Farm Bureau's new four-story, mixed-use project in downtown Boise.
Florida Commissioner Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Proposals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Commissioner’s office outlines key provisions in the 2026 Florida Farm Bill aimed at agriculture, public safety, and consumer protection.
McDonald's in Regenerative Agriculture and Tariff Revenue to Help Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
McDonald’s plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is planning to use tariff revenue to support US farmers.
Legislators and Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.
New Georgia Ag Bills Go Into Effect and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
On July 1, a number of bills dealing with agriculture and passed by the Georgia General Assembly went into effect, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.