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Democrats and Taxes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2026 elections have changed the political landscape in Washington D.C., but could that have implications for federal tax policy and how it could impact farmers and ranchers over the next two years?
Apple Exports Steady and Chinese Behind on U.S. Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
About 1 in 4 U.S. fresh-market apples have been exported since the mid-2000s, and China's purchases of U.S. ag products other than soybeans are on track for their lowest level in seven years.
AgTEC in California and USDA & NASA Team Up
The Agribusiness Update
A program called AgTEC launched two years ago in California aims to teach farmworkers new skills, and the USDA and NASA are teaming up to improve agricultural data for farmers.
Cosmic Crisp Popularity Booms
Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.
Potatoes Struggle with Japanese Access
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite any optimism ahead of a recent meeting with Japanese trade officials, U.S. fresh potatoes are still a NO GO export to Japan.
Need For Guestworkers
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's a big problem here in the PNW.
FSA Payment Processing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Service Agency offices have started processing and sending producers record 2025 ARC and PLC payments under last year’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
Harvest Season - Enjoy
Fruit Grower Report
Fall is upon us here in Washington and that means it’s time for our delicious tree fruit to come off the trees for everyone to enjoy.
Regenerative pilot program
Idaho Ag Today
At Agriculture Department regenerative pilot program has two focal points.
MCOOL Labeling
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA isn’t waiting for a farm bill that includes a beef labeling amendment to pass before studying a World Trade Organization-compliant way to implement mandatory country-of-origin labeling.
Fall is Harvest Time
Fruit Grower Report
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest means it’s harvest time for our wonderful Washington apples.
What Super El Niño Means
Fruit Grower Report
You’ve undoubtedly heard the reports or warning that we’ve now shifted into a Super El Niño situation after four years of declared drought, but will it be as bad as some suggest?
Cosmic Crisp Popularity
Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.
USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending
California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.
Need for More Guestworkers
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.
Ag Overtime Study by WSU & CLL
Fruit Grower Report
A new study appears to support farm sector fears about Washington state’s ag overtime law and the damage it’s done.
Online Marketing for Washington Raspberries
Fruit Grower Report
Advertising in newspapers, and on radio and TV is fine, but in this day and age there are other options that provide good opportunities to sell your products, like Washington Frozen Raspberries.
WAEF Celebrates
Fruit Grower Report
It’s been a fantastic summer for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.