Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

Georgia Peaches Look to Rebound and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this year has been near-perfect for the sensitive crop, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

AFBF on Tax Relief

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation and other ag groups are asking the Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which passed in the House with bipartisan support.

WAGE SURVEY Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.

WAGE SURVEY Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.

WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.

WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.

Recession and Farm Bill Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
They’ve been predicting it for a few years now, but still no recession. That doesn’t mean things have been easy for ag producers over that time.

Recession and Farm Bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
They’ve been predicting it for a few years now, but still no recession. That doesn’t mean things have been easy for ag producers over that time.

NFU Supports Voluntary Climate Reporting for Farmers

Line on Agriculture
Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy with the National Farmers Union, elaborates on its impact on farmers if they are mandated to report climate impacts (Environmental, Social Governance) from their farms.

Funding Deadline

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One deal wasn’t enough: it will likely take a second deal to avert a January 19 shutdown of USDA and other agencies.

Proposed ESG Reporting In the Cattle Industry

Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America CEO, Bill Bullard explains how this environmental, social, and governance standards proposal would impact the cattle industry.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the

Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.

Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

2023 Conservationist of Year and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
Jon Jackson, founder of Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, has been named 2023 Conservationist of the Year, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.