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Debate Impact on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The political fallout from President Biden’s troubling debate performance and its impact on the election has added new uncertainty to the farm bill, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the
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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.
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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.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1
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.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of those who believe the Farm Bill Extension is just kicking the can down the road ... and is not overly optimistic it will get done in an election year.
Farm Bill Extension from NCBA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A top official for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a likely farm bill extension could be a year or more and include some commodity payment fixes.
Quick Fix for Farm Bill Possible
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill, and not the year many are worried about, but adds lawmakers should have done their job already.
Farm Bill Renewal Not Happening in 2023
California Ag Today
With the federal government shutdown looming, experts say the Farm Bill won’t make it to the finish line before 2024.