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Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
GOP Blocks Stop Gap
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As promised, Senate Republicans block stop gap funding bill.
Billions on Line for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate vote, either today or someday soon, will either include billions in ag-related funding if passed, or put it at risk if voted down, according to the American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman.
Ag Disappointed in Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans are disappointed in the social spending bill pushed through by Democrats that left some much needed ag spending out.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
The Agribusiness Update
NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.
China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Gas Tax and Agriculture Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A series of policy changes being pushed by Democrats in Olympia would push Washington to the highest gas tax in the nation.
Gas Tax and Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A series of policy changes being pushed by Democrats in Olympia would push Washington to the highest gas tax in the nation.
Gas Tax and Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A series of policy changes being pushed by Democrats in Olympia would push Washington to the highest gas tax in the nation.
House Ag Chair Lists Priorities and China Falls Short of Phase 1
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott (D-GA) is out with a list of his priorities, and China fall short of it's Phase-1 trade agreement purchase of U.S. goods.
Georgia Corn, Soy & Peanut Production Up and China Falls Short Phase 1
The Agribusiness Update
Production was significantly higher for Georgia Corn, Soybean and Peanut growers, and China falls short of its Phase-1 trade agreement obligations.