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Senate Funding Stuggles
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In the last week the Senate is in session before summer break, it faces a key test in funding the government, even as other priorities like the ag agenda languish.
Farm Bill Likelihood in 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As we start to hear doubts from some in the Senate about the likelihood of getting a new Farm Bill done this year, there is still hope out there.
Post 4th of July Break Farm Bill Work
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress is back in session after the July 4th recess with Senate ag leaders resuming efforts to pass a new farm bill.
Ag Talk Tuesday
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho Extension is launching a new season of Ag Talk Tuesday, a popular program.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a vote during the last session, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
Ag Priorities in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into this year’s legislative session with a list of priorities and will leave with plenty of following up to do.
AFBF YF&R Conference in Portland
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
“Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher Conference, set for March 13–16 in Portland.
Potato Expo 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest annual potato industry conference and trade show, is fast approaching, January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas.
PNW Water Summit
Idaho Ag Today
PNW Water Summit November 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Address Ag Challenges Now
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s up to Congress to do what they can to address the inflationary pressures from a federal level, but ...
Addressing Farmer Challenges
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
At a recent meeting with media, U.S. Representative Dan
Newhouse was asked if he thought farmers had a lot of challenges in front of them right now.
Read More Virtual succession planning
Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension to host free, virtual succession planning workshop
FSA Staffing Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.
New USDA Push Targets Rural Vet Shortage with Five-Step Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal efforts focus on funding, recruitment, and resources to strengthen animal health and the food supply.
Florida Legislature Helps Citrus and First Case of Screwworm in Human
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida citrus industry has seen some promising investments in this year’s Legislative Session, and the Department of Health and Human Services reports the first human case of New World Screwworm in the U.S.
California Wolf Problems and Ag Trade Deficit Grows
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s wolf population grows, they're pushing the state’s ranchers and rural communities to a breaking point, and the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand.
Cotton Projections Down and Ag Trade Deficit Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-26 indicate a slight decrease in world cotton ending stocks, and the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand.
California Ag Priorities and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers and ranchers gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to draw attention to key agricultural priorities, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.