State Farm Bill Possible

Fruit Grower Report
Pushing for policies that recognize the unique challenges of farming in Washington state is nothing new, but there have recently been talks about the possibility of a State Farm Bill to help address the unique challenges farmers in our state face.

H-2A Challenges and Housing

Fruit Grower Report
The cry for H-2A reform can be heard all around agriculture, and while some challenges are being addressed, WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says one of the biggest challenges is the housing required for farm workers.

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?

Senate Vote Ends Tariffs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In a 51-47 vote, the US Senate voted to end President Trump’s global tariffs sending the measure to the House, while the US Supreme Court may have the final word.

H-2A Challenges-Housing

Fruit Grower Report
Recent changes to the AEWR calculations is welcome news, but WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says that's not the program’s only problem that needs to be addressed.

WSTFA Hort Show Reminder

Fruit Grower Report
If you have yet to make your plans to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Wenatchee, December 8-9-10 … wait no longer.

MAHA's Ultra-Processed Foods and Screwworm Draws Closer

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauds efforts of Make America Healthy Again Commission to address childhood health concerns associated with ultra-processed foods, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.

Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform

The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.

Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform

The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.

USDA Specialty Crop Funds and Ethanol Production Drops

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help recipients address their trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops, and new data from the Energy Information Administration says American ethanol output dropped to a four-month low.

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.

Predators Taking Livestock and Ag Trade Deficit Widens

The Agribusiness Update
A surge of livestock kills, attacks and other conflicts caused by California’s growing predator population has prompted the state’s largest agricultural organization to form a predator working group, and the US agricultural trade deficit widened further in July.

Hurricane Helene Challenges and Ag Trade Deficit Widens

The Agribusiness Update
A new report by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture reveals the immense challenges Georgia farmers faced in the first 72 hours following Hurricane Helene, and the US agricultural trade deficit widened further in July.

AFBF Water Regulations Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.

AFBF Water Regulations Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.

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.

California Rethinks Autonomous Equipment Ban and New Bird Flu Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
As technology advances, the state of California is reconsidering a ban on autonomous agricultural equipment, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.

Florida's Ag Lending Proposal and New Bird Flu Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlights Florida Farm Bill proposal to protect Florida’s farmers and ranchers from lending discrimination from financial institutions, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.