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House Farm Bill Passage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After several months of work and negotiation, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the farm bill, with a bipartisan vote.
Ag Trade Deficit Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news from the USDA that America’s ag trade deficit has dropped significantly in the past year.
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.
Year Round E15 Importance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.
Farm Bill Push
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to getting a new Farm Bill completed, Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau Managing Director of Government Affairs, says ag has waited long enough.
Specialty Crop Relief
Fruit Grower Report
Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
USMCA Hearing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the review process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement sent to begin later this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a closer look at the deal last week.
Beef 2025 Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, takes a look back at the catte industry in 2025.
AFBF Approval of BBB
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says passage of the Big Beautiful Bill does a lot for farmers and ranchers.
Cattlemen Applaud Big Beautiful Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law over the Fourth of July weekend, and Kent Bacus, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, says the BBB has several positives for cattle producers.
Labor Costs Expected to Rise
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers, especially for those who use the H-2A program.
Idaho potato plates
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho brings back retro ‘famous potatoes’ license plates
AFBF Water Regulations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
AFBF Water Regulations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
Farm Bill Not Going Away
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm bill challenges will not go away in 2025 if Congress has to punt again on the top farming legislation, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
Trade Mission Viet Nam
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, led another successful trade mission overseas, this time to Vietnam.
Budget Battle
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With elections looming, the Congressional calendar is tight. Right now, Congress is locked in a funding battle and American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman says the deadline is approaching fast.
Syngenta Sustainability
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta's Val Dolcini wants to encourage those farmers who haven’t taken steps to improve their sustainability to take the plunge, and there are a lot of benefits to doing so.
Time Running Out for Farm Bill and Ag Trade Mission to Colombia
The Agribusiness Update
The stakes are high for a new farm bill, and time is running out, and Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs leads 24 agribusinesses and organizations on a trade mission to Colombia.