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Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
Newhouse Continues Dam Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the Biden Administration does recognize the importance of hydro-electric power, but avoids answering questions directly about Lower Snake River dam breaching.
Ag Legislation a Heavy Lift
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Appropriations Chair Andy Norris and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack go at it over how SNAP funding is spent.
Chocolate Milk Amendment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment added to the Agricultural Appropriations Act would allow chocolate milk in the nation’s schools.
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.’
California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
New Florida Immigration Law and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Is a new immigration law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis creating panic in the state’s ag community, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
Cherries Running Late and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Cherries are coming on later thanks to cooler than normal weather, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.
Feral Swine Eradication Act and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers in Alabama and elsewhere introduce the Feral Swine Eradication Act, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.
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.
Crop Protection and EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag lawmakers are pressing Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to use his influence to get EPA to preserve use of essential crop protection chemicals.
China's Self-Reliance in Ag Technology and AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico
The Agribusiness Update
China is pushing to accelerate its self-reliance in agricultural technology, and American Farm Bureau preps for its Annual Convention in Puerto Rico.
Hard Times for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shares some personal feelings on the hard times farmers have fallen on in recent years.
Pilot Cattle Contract Library by January 1?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The "cattle contract library" is aimed at improving price transparency in cattle markets, thereby helping independent producers get a fairer price.
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.
China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.
China Ban on U.S. Ag Land Purchases and 4 Steps to Reduce Food Waste
The Agribusiness Update
An amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill would ban the People's Republic of China from buy U.S. Ag land, and 4 steps to reduce food waste.