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Aid for Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer assured lawmakers the administration is both aware of and working to help struggling farmers.
USDA, NAWG Target Sky‑High Fertilizer Costs Hitting Wheat Growers
Line on Agriculture
High fertilizer costs in the agriculture industry are an ongoing issue. With a particular focus on the impact of countervailing duties on phosphate imports from Russia and Morocco. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) argues that these duties have increased fertilizer costs for wheat growers by nearly $1 billion over five years, equating to approximately $20 per acre, which significantly affects profitability
H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
While the Farm Bill 2.0 is front and center for House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania, ag labor reform remains high on his list of priorities.
WSTFA Lobbying Efforts
Fruit Grower Report
Much of what the Washington State Tree Fruit Association is focused on is engagement in state government affairs to help address the market uncertainty driven by government policy.
NFU Says John Deere $99M Settlement is a Step in the Right Direction
Line on Agriculture
Deere & Company agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging monopolization of farm equipment repair services. The 2022 lawsuit claimed Deere withheld repair software and collaborated with dealers to limit farmers' ability to repair their own equipment or use independent shops. While the settlement, pending final court approval, doesn't fully resolve the issue, it's seen as progress by the National Farmers Union. Deere also agreed to provide digital repair tools for a deca
Why Purdue Survey Shows Farmer Sentiment Improved
Line on Agriculture
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed improved farmer sentiment despite ongoing challenges such as tight margins, rising input costs, and higher financial risks. This improvement was partly due to bridge payments.
Washington Bee Atlas and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
In just its second year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Washington Bee Atlas collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
Flavors of Florida and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida IFAS announced its 2026 Flavors of Florida fundraising event raised $13,000 for its therapeutic horticulture program, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
Ag Overtime Problems
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.
Mosquito control
Idaho Ag Today
We simply do not have the technology to completely wipe out mosquitoes. What we can accomplish is a reduction.
Keep Pushing Your Legislators
Fruit Grower Report
With farmers in Washington state experiencing negative returns the past few years, and labor alone accounting for 108% of their total gross revenue, many feel it’s crucial that lawmakers understand that.
H-2A Reform - Newhouse
Fruit Grower Report
As work continues in Congress to piece together Farm Bill 2.0, there is also talk that lawmakers will soon resume work on farm labor reform.
Newhouse to Chair Ag Subcommittee
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse will spend his final term in office as Chair of the House Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
California Snowpack Low and New 10% Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Despite a strong start to California’s wet season, the snowpack remains below average, which could mean less water available for summer irrigation, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.
National Peanut Board Donates to FARE and New 10% Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Food Allergy Research & Education, or FARE, announced a $2.5 million investment from the National Peanut Board to accelerate a cure for food allergies, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.
USMCA Talks with USTR
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USTR Chief Ag Trade Negotiator Julie Callahan recently addressed rumors that the six-year review of USMCA this year could turn into separate bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico.
Buying American Cotton Act Gains Attention
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council says retailers and industry leaders are backing the proposed legislation.
Tariffs on Canada Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After the Supreme Court ruled the President lacks authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the IEEPA, we now wait to see what happens to those invalidated levies, including removing tariffs on Canada, a major trading partners that we share a border with.
Specialty Crop Assistance Update
Fruit Grower Report
Specialty crop growers are paying close attention as the USDA announced up to $1 billion, and possibly more, in bridge assistance payments available for Specialty Crop growers.
AFBF Advances Water Use Changes and CattleCon Breaks Attendance Record
The Agribusiness Update
California delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation succeeded in advancing several changes to the organization’s policy on water use and table wine, and CattleCon 2026 breaks all-time attendance record, with over 9,400 converging on Nashville.