Farmers Speaking Out

Fruit Grower Report
Lately, it appears Congress has been recognizing the many challenges farmers and ranchers are facing these days, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that isn't happening by chance.

Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2026

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has had troubles gaining traction in recent years because, in part, of problems with border security. But, has that changes?

Farm Workforce Modernization Act Update

Fruit Grower Report
He may have announced that he’ll not seek reelection next year, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse still has things he feels need to get done before he leaves office, like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bridge Assistance Program is to help row crop growers, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says farmers like him try to help his colleagues understand that specialty crops are also important.

Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With $11 billion of the $12 billion in Bridge Assistance going to row crop producers, I asked U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse, what about our specialty crop growers?

Newhouse on FSA Firing and Republicans Blame Dems for SNAP Delays

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, is not pleased with the firing of Jon Wyss, Executive Director, Washington State FSA, and House Ag Chair "GT" Thompson and other ag officials blame Democrat obstruction in the reopening the federal government and lapse of SNAP benefits.

Address Ag Challenges Now

Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s up to Congress to do what they can to address the inflationary pressures from a federal level, but ...

Addressing Farmer Challenges

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
At a recent meeting with media, U.S. Representative Dan

Newhouse was asked if he thought farmers had a lot of challenges in front of them right now.

FSA Staffing Concerns

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.

Farm Bill this Fall

Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back to work following the August recess, many wonder what our chances are of getting a new Farm Bill done.

Newhouse on Tariffs

Fruit Grower Report
When the subject of tariffs comes up in agricultural circles, you hear the good and the bad, but on the heels of or in the midst of harvest season, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says when you ask is key

Whiplash-Ag Labor Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Ag industry is suffering from a bad case of whiplash after the big back and forth on immigration enforcement on farms.

Whiplash-Ag Labor Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Ag industry is suffering from a bad case of whiplash after the big back and forth on immigration enforcement on farms.

WSTFA Golf Tournament Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Following President Trump’s orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that’s good news.

ICE and Ag Labor Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Following President Trump’s orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that’s good news.

ICE and Ag Labor Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Following President Trump’s orders to scale back immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants, many are watching closely to see what happens. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that’s good news.

Trump Dam Reaction Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.

Trump Dam Reaction Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.

DOGE and Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gets a lot of criticism in the news, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s definitely worth watching, but thinks it’s doing some needed things.

DOGE and Ag Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gets a lot of criticism in the news, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s definitely worth watching, but thinks it’s doing some needed things.