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Tariffs and Cantwell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.
Budget and SNAP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The House budget plan calls on the Ag Committee to save 230 billion dollars by 2034, an amount that could play a significant role in the fate of a new farm bill.
Whole Milk for Health Kids Act and Section 232 Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Farmers for Free Trade executive Director, Brian Kuehl (KEEL) reacted to the imposition of Section 232 tariffs.
Cheatgrass grants
Idaho Ag Today
NRCS Announces Cheatgrass Challenge Project Proposal Application Period
Happy Dairy
Idaho Ag Today
A running stream of consciousness from an Oregon dairy farmer.
I'm Bob Benson. I have an organic dairy here in Yamhill, Oregon.
Read More Farmers stories.
Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.
No Farm Bill This Year
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag experts agree that a new farm bill is now unlikely until next year when the new Congress is in session.
Garbanzos and more
Idaho Ag Today
Let's learn about some of the challenges raising big beans can face and how Kyle Meacham takes them head on.
Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland Up Twentyfold
California Ag Today
Legislation has now passed the U.S. aiming to tighten the rules around foreign purchases of U.S. farmland, specifically targeting countries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
Farm Bill Plea
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic conditions on the farm are getting worse, yet Congress has failed to pass a new farm bill.
Young Farmers, Bermudagrass, and Interest-Free Loans
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the Southeast, young farmers are receiving accolades, entries are open for a Burmudagrass hay contest, and low- and no-interest loans are available in Hurricane Debby's wake.
Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
Farm Bill and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Another nail in the GOP farm bill’s coffin as top House and Senate Democrats say it undermines passing a five-year bill by splitting the farm-food coalition.
July Cattle Report Canceled and USDA Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's National Ag Statistics Service announced its canceling the July Cattle report and discontinuing all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock due to budget restraints, and Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a USDA agribusiness trade mission to India, April 22-25.
July Cattle Report Canceled and USDA Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's National Ag Statistics Service announced its canceling the July Cattle report and discontinuing all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock due to budget restraints, and Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a USDA agribusiness trade mission to India, April 22-25.
Lighting a Fire Under Last Year’s Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Having fun getting through the updates from the 2023 Farm Bill? Oh that’s right…it didn’t happen. But May may be when the fire gets lit.
Prop 12 and Pork Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
California’s Proposition 12 is taking a toll on pork producers, according to one Senator.
Urban Ag Grant Applications and El Niño to La Niña Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.