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Senate Farm Bill - Maybe
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit.
Hurricane Insurance Expansion and U.S. Meat Record Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a significant expansion of the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option, and U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing meat protein despite higher grocery prices.
Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.
WSU Honeybee Study and Summer Sale of E15
The Agribusiness Update
A man-made food source provided honeybees a nutritious diet over the course of two winters through a new study at WSU, and the Renewable Fuels Association welcomed an EPA decision to allow uninterrupted sales of lower-cost E15 this summer.
Florida's Lab-grown Meat Ban and Summer Sale of E15
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat, that’s been in place since 2024, and the Renewable Fuels Association welcomed an EPA decision to allow uninterrupted sales of lower-cost E15 this summer.
55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
Senate SNAP Cuts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ball is now in the Senate’s court on the Trump tax and spending bill. And the fight over taxes, SNAP cuts, and tariffs is heating up.
Summer Grilling Safety and Farm Production Costs Forecast to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill for your next cookout, the USDA shares some safety tips, and farm sector production expenses are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion, or 2.9%, this year.
Ag Secretary Plan for Mitigate Wildfire Risk and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
GA Ag Commissioner Praises Bird Flu Plan and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.
California Beehive Thefts and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Beehive thefts are on the rise in California, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act is introduced in the Senate.