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Ag Challenges in 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a new Congress in place, both state and federal, many ag groups are back to the table trying to educate legislators on what is needed.
Ag Challenges in 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a new Congress in place, both state and federal, many ag groups are back to the table trying to educate legislators on what is needed.
Week of Action at NFU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
Tariffs or Not Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?
Week of Action at NFU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
Tariffs or Not Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Should Congress have more say in how and when tariffs are imposed on our trading partners, and are the current tariffs working as the President hoped?
Farm BIll - Newhouse Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The 2025 clock is ticking and there are still no signs of Congress getting any closer to a new Farm Bill. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s not easy, but he’s still confident that it will get done, at some point.
Farm Bill in 2025 - NPC Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.
Farm BIll - Newhouse Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The 2025 clock is ticking and there are still no signs of Congress getting any closer to a new Farm Bill. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it’s not easy, but he’s still confident that it will get done, at some point.
Farm Bill in 2025 - NPC Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.
Estate Tax Exemption
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.
Food Recovery Caucus Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Food Recovery Caucus Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Florida Orange Forecast and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
The forecast for all U.S. oranges for the 2024-25 season is 2.46 million tons, up 2% from the previous forecast but down 8% from last year, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Tariffs and Cantwell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.
Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China
The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
Wine Smoke Damage Legislation and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation out of both houses of Congress has been introduced to protect winegrape growers against wildfire smoke damage, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
GFB in D.C. to Air Concerns and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members visited Washington, D.C. recently, meeting with the Georgia congressional delegation and sharing concerns, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.