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Senate Endgame for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate is rushing to pass stopgap funding and advance farm legislation this week, before their long summer recess.
Mexico Pork-Offal Ban Costs U.S. Exporters $7M Weekly
Line on Agriculture
The USMEF reported that Mexico's temporary ban on US pork offal due to pseudo-rabies detection in Iowa has cost exporters $7 million weekly. Restrictions on products from Iowa and Texas, along with new verification rules, have disrupted supply chains.
House Vs Senate Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Prospects for the farm bill are not looking good in the Senate according to one longtime senator.
Fertilizer availability
Idaho Ag Today
An announcement of long term efforts to address low fertilizer supplies and increased fertilizer prices.
Input Cost Fits
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When it comes to the mounting frustration of high input costs and chronically low prices, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, says he’s hearing repeatedly from farmers who are at their wits’ end.
War and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Iran war, Congress’s fight over Homeland Security funding and the voter ID SAVE Act are complicating farm struggles.
Farmer Bridge Assistance
Idaho Ag Today
Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: details on $11 billion in aid
Farm Labor Reform Delay
Fruit Grower Report
Another year has come and gone without farm labor reforms.
Shutdown Til Monday?
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.
USDA Reorganizing Consultation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A senior GOP senator has slammed USDA for not consulting with lawmakers in advance on its reorganization plans.
Farm Bureau Awards
Idaho Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Communications Award winners named at this year’s Communications Conference.
Sleep and farming
Idaho Ag Today
The devastating effects of poor sleep or sleep deprivation on human performance and farming.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
The Importance of On-Farm Trials
Farm of the Future
Dr. Mike Castellano says variation in agricultural landscapes and territories is one reason on-farm trials are still critical.
Ag Trade Under Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many stakeholders in U.S. agriculture are pushing for more overseas trade opportunities and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is one of those who says it’s time to open up more markets for American ag products.
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.
Interest Rates and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Soaring interest costs are cutting into farm profits this year, and one Ag senator blames administration spending policies, according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.