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SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments
Fruit Grower Report
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether President Trump’s controversial tariffs can stand under 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau encouraging members to voice opposition to checkoff amendment, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
A Late Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says that Congress will deliver a farm bill, but that its not likely in September.
Bayer Invests Millions in Ukraine Corn and Senators Push to End Death Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer announces a $65-million investment in its corn seed production facility in Ukraine, and Senators push for end to the "Death Tax."
Bayer Invests Millions in Ukraine Corn and Senators Push to End Death Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer announces a $65-million investment in its corn seed production facility in Ukraine, and Senators push for end to the "Death Tax."
Farm Economy Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says interest rate hikes may help tame inflation, but farmers won't feel it for some time.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.
Inflation Reduction Act Expected Friday in U.S. House
Southeast Regional Ag News
With climate change emission reductions a big part of the bill, the debate over cost and impact is heating up
GOP Blocks Stop Gap
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As promised, Senate Republicans block stop gap funding bill.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Negotiations and Senate Focus on COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and U.K. close round five of trade negotiations with hope for a deal, and Senate majority leaders have hope for a COVID relief package before year end.
Bill Gates Loves Fertilizer and Farm Bill Skeptics
The Agribusiness Update
Highlight of Bill Gates visit to Africa was stop at fertilizer warehouse, and Farm Bill skeptics say completion during lame duck session doubtful.
Prepare for Fire Season Now
Farm of the Future
Today we are continuing our discussion about preparing for what may very will be a intense wild fire season this summer. WSU Regional Extension Specialist in Forestry Steve McConnell shares some easy things for rural home owners to do now to be better prepared in case of a fire.