Farm Bill Doubts

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The future of a long-delayed farm bill may depend on what voters decide in November.

Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge

California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.

Country of Origin Labeling and Farm Economy has Changed Since 2018 Farm Bill

The Agribusiness Update
Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef moved closer to returning after the Senate Ag Committee advanced its 2026 farm bill, and the farm economy has changed significantly since the last farm bill was enacted in 2018.

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.

Specialty Crop Improvements

Fruit Grower Report
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.

AM Radio Bill Passes House Vote

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, H.R. 979, passed the House on a voice vote Tuesday and now moves to the Senate.

Online Greenhouse Training and 2026 Cover Crop Report

The Agribusiness Update
Nutrient Management Level 2 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, and the 2026 National Cover Crop Report indicates growing interest in cover crops.

Senate Returns for Farm Bill Vote

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The fate of the farm bill ahead of the midterm elections rests with the expected return next week of Senator Mitch McConnell, out for months after a fall and mild pneumonia.

House Ag Chair Seeks Extension, Beef Import Plan Seen as Political Show

Line on Agriculture
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs.

President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground beef to aid ranchers and rebuild herds. However, AgMarket.net broker Tim Strunk views this as a political move rather than an economic solution.

Congress Returns from Recess

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress returns from its August with much unfinished business and huge impacts for agriculture.

Farm Bill Likelihood

Fruit Grower Report
There are some doubts out there among lawmakers about the likelihood of getting a new Farm Bill done this year, but there’ also still some hope out there.

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.

From Emerging Leaders to Proven Service

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida and Alabama put the focus on people making a difference in agriculture

Lack of Understanding

Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says with the labor shortages and high expenses, there is a lot of misinterpretations of the ag labor force in general.

Senate Farm Bill Effort Stalls After Thursday Committee Vote

Southeast Regional Ag News
House and Senate leaders offer differing perspectives as producers await a new five-year farm bill.

Why Farm Bureau

Idaho Ag Today
Zac Miller, CEO, and Matt Dorsey, president of the Idaho Farm Bureau, give you a host of proud reasons why the Farm Bureau exists.

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Would Expand Opportunity for Dairy

Line on Agriculture
The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program (DNIP) extends the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Program to offer SNAP consumers discounted nutritious dairy products, including whole and 2% milk, cheese, yogurt, and sour cream.

Heat Threatens Spring Wheat, Corn Outlook; House Approves Up to $12B in Farm Aid

Line on Agriculture
AccuWeather's Paul Pastelak discusses the impact of current heat conditions on crops, noting that while spring wheat is performing better than expected, it will still yield less than last year due to hot weather and less precipitation in the Dakotas and Montana. Corn yields are also expected to be lower due to reduced planting.

The House has approved a $95 billion budget resolution, including up to $12 billion in aid for farmers facing financial challenges, which passed on a party-line vot

U.S. Pork Exports Climbing and Tariffs on Canadian Dairy Imports

The Agribusiness Update
Strong global demand continues to boost U.S. pork exports, with both value and volume running ahead of last year, and U.S. dairy groups applaud the White House decision to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada.

H-2A Efficiency

Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse says current legislation

being considered, the ‘Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act’ could do so much to help improve the H-2A system.