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Farm Bill Vote with McConnell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning farm bill vote in the Senate Ag Committee today after a three-month absence battling a fall and pneumonia.
Ag Not Appreciated
Fruit Grower Report
The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.
Food Spending Grows and Biological Use Grows
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. food spending by consumers, businesses, and Government entities increased to $2.51 trillion in 2025 from an inflation-adjusted $1.56 trillion in 1997, and farmer awareness of biological crop products remains high, and new research suggests the market is entering a more mature phase with confidence rising.
Beef Prices in 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It was quite a year for the beef industry in 2025. Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Oklahoma says we ended the year trading them at $3.80, prices we hadn't seen ... so what's 2026 looking like?
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?
Spud days in Shelley
Idaho Ag Today
In Shelley, the potato is revered and for one day a year here, it’s the spud’s time to shine and enjoy the spotlight.
Stop the Swine: Georgia Launches Hog Trap Giveaway to Combat Invasive Pigs
Southeast Regional Ag News
Landowners who successfully reduce hog numbers now have a shot at winning a $3,500 trap through the Georgia DNR’s new Hog Down Awards Program.
Winegrape and Almond Struggles and Higher Tariffs for Canada
The Agribusiness Update
With winegrape and almond prices less profitable and San Joaquin Valley farmers no longer allowed to burn discarded trees and vines, some growers have simply walked away, and President Trump says Canada will face higher duties for some products beginning next month.
Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018 and is supposed to be rewritten and renewed every five years. Now, some are worried that we may have seen our last Farm Bill.
Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
From tariffs to immigration reform to regulatory priorities, there’s a lot going on that’s impacting agriculture, but we’re not hearing much about a new Farm Bill lately.
WAEF Gets Witherbee Back Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you haven’t heard the news yet, the Washington Apple Education Foundation has a familiar face back in the Executive Director’s chair.
WAEF Gets Witherbee Back Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you haven’t heard the news yet, the Washington Apple Education Foundation has a familiar face back in the Executive Director’s chair.
No Tariffs on Mexico or Canada and New Soil Sampling App
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump didn’t impose tariffs against Mexico and Canada right away as he previously stated, and the USDA’s Ag Research Service has launched a new web-based application involving soil sampling.
No Tariffs on Mexico or Canada and New Soil Sampling App
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump didn’t impose tariffs against Mexico and Canada right away as he previously stated, and the USDA’s Ag Research Service has launched a new web-based application involving soil sampling.
Charles Hall Passes Away and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
Charles Hall, founder and former CEO of Association Services Group, a LaGrange-based association management company, passed away last week at the age of 74, and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Local Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Local Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the number of farms and farmers across the state and the country shrinks, and locally produced food becomes harder and harder to find, action is needed to change direction.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.