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Reliable Energy - Not EVs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau told Congress farmers need reliable, affordable energy to transport crops and livestock, but electric vehicles are not reliable.
California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
New Florida Immigration Law and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Is a new immigration law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis creating panic in the state’s ag community, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
GOP Ag Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A partisan House subcommittee mark-up of the 2024 USDA-FDA spending bill shows a stark contrast between GOP and Democratic policies.
National Farmers Union Offers Farm Bill Testimony
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy, Mike Stranz
USDA Pollinator Subcommittee Application Closes May 31
California Ag Today
If you enjoy and know a lot about pollinators or honeybees in particular, there may be an opportunity for you to help represent the industry with a new USDA subcommittee.
Cargill Buys Soy Plant in China and $1-billion for Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill acquires soy processing plant in China, and $1-billion added to Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Tariffs Gebbers Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Cass Gebbers talks with House Ways and Means subcommittee on trade about the tariffs that are making it hard for growers to compete.
Trump Eyes More Tariffs and RFA's Dinneen to Step Down
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump ready to up tariffs on China by $500-billion, and Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen to step down.
Tariffs Gebbers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cass Gebbers talks with House Ways and Means subcommittee on trade about the pain tariffs are putting on farmers.
Tariffs Gebbers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Gebbers Farms president/CEO talks with House of Representatives subcommittee on trade about tariffs and the pain felt by growers.
Dam Spill Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse hopeful one of two legislative acts will help stop the spill increase on Lower Columbia and Snake River dams.
Dam Spill Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A backup plan from Representative Dan Newhouse could halt the spill increase over Lower Columbia and Snake River dams.
Subcommittee Rejects Trump Ag Cuts and China Beef Celebration
The Agribusiness Update
House Agriculture and Energy Subcommittee Rejects Trump Cuts, and Perdue and Branstad in China to Celebrate Beef Trade.
Newhouse Appointments Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4th District Representative Dan Newhouse will use new subcommittee appointments to serve Ag Community
Newhouse Appointments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
4th District Rep Dan Newhouse has 3 new appointments to help Ag Community
Benefits of Biotechnology
Food Forethought
Young first generation farmer speaks to Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology and Foreign Agriculture on the benefits of biotechnology.
Water Right Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Water users voice concerns over possible impact the Forest Service's recently proposed Groundwater Resource Management Directive could have on the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan.
Endangered Species
Food Forethought
Farmers and ranchers are quickly becoming the newest endangered species.
Water Storage Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
H.R. 3981 would allow irrigation districts to voluntarily prepay contracts with the federal government.