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Vilsack on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there won’t be a new farm bill until there’s “flexibility” in ways to fund one and the political will to do it.
Democrats on Farm Bill Priorities and Mobile App Food Orders Cimb
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Democrats published a memo laying out the principles the next farm bill should include but draws hard lines against proposals from Republicans, mobile app ordering at quick service restaurants remains popular following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farm BIll Spending
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it won’t be easy to work up a new farm bill because House GOP leaders want more spending cuts than Senate Democrats.
Farm Bill Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says things must change between the Ag Committee’s two leaders and the two parties if the new year is to see a new farm bill.
Farm Bill Fight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair Glenn GT Thompson says he won’t drop his farm bill funding strategy at the heart of disagreements with Democrats.
Farm Bill Delays Continue
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Thanksgiving turkey may be gone, but the political hurdles stalling spending bills and a new farm bill on Capitol Hill, remain.
Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
Farm Bill Threat
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats have issued a farm bill ultimatum to majority Republicans: ‘keep your hands off SNAP, or there won’t be a farm bill.’
GOP Ag Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A partisan House subcommittee mark-up of the 2024 USDA-FDA spending bill shows a stark contrast between GOP and Democratic policies.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher shares her ideas on what the election means for agriculture in the lame-duck session and into the next session in 2023.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher shares her ideas on what the election means for agriculture in the lame-duck session and into the next session in 2023.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher takes a look back at the recent election and what it could mean for agriculture in the lame duck session and beyond.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher takes a look back at the recent election and what it could mean for agriculture in the lame duck session and beyond.
Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.
Farm Economy Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says interest rate hikes may help tame inflation, but farmers won't feel it for some time.
Drought Hits California Production and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
A third year of drought is causing a drop in production for California farmers and ranchers, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4 % over last year.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.
Emergency Relief Program and American Port Access Privileges Act
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reports ag producers have received more than $4-million from Emergency Relief Program, and California Democrats introduce American Port Access Priveleges Act.