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Farm Bill on to Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now that the 2026 Farm Bill has passed out of the House, it now moves on to the Senate.
House Farm Bill Passage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After several months of work and negotiation, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the farm bill, with a bipartisan vote.
Florida Clears Way for Santa and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Another Christmas appears to have gone off without a hitch after Florida removed any government red tape that would have interfered with Santa Claus making his Christmas Eve journey across the Sunshine State, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
Wine Demand Drop Hits Grapes and Trump Threatens Deere with Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A downturn in wine sales worldwide has shaken California’s winegrape sector, and Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on John Deere products sold in the U.S. IF the company moves production to Mexico as planned.
Alabama Farmers Scholarship Program and Trump Threatens Deere with Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists, and Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on John Deere products sold in the U.S. IF the company moves production to Mexico as planned.
California Water Resources Ruling and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes
The Agribusiness Update
A judge rules the California State Water Resources Control Board violated rulemaking laws and exceeded its authority by making unachievable demands of water managers, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.
Florida's Hurricane Debby Losses and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida estimates the agricultural production losses Florida experienced during Hurricane Debby at between $93.7 and $263.2 million, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.
Blueberry Crop Looks Great and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
AFBF on Navigable Waters Rule and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall disappointed in Navigable Waters Protection Rule changes, and USDA's trade forecast could be record setting.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
E.coli Linked to Older Cases and Commodity Classic Goes Digital
The Agribusiness Update
New cases of E.coli are being investigated but are genetically linked to older romaine-related cases, and another COVID victim as Commodity Classic goes to digital format.
EU Stiffens Food Import Standards and California Wine Grapes Update
The Agribusiness Update
The EU is pushing their standards for imported foods which could mean more challenges for U.S. growers, and about a quarter of California wine grapes could be lost as a result of COVID and wildfire smoke.