Farm Bill Now Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

Week of Action at NFU Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

Week of Action at NFU Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

Potatoe USA Names Board Chair and U.S.-E.U. Trade Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
Potatoes USA elected Steve Elfering of Boise as Board Chair at its annual meeting, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.

Vidalia Pack Date Announced and U.S.-E.U. Trade Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper says Vidalia onion enthusiasts nationwide can mark their calendars for April 15, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.

New Fee on Ocean Carriers from China and EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April.

NFU Policy Priorities Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union members gathered recently to set their 2025 policy priorities at its national convention in Oklahoma City.

NFU Policy Priorities Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union members gathered recently to set their 2025 policy priorities at its national convention in Oklahoma City.

Farmers Look to Mechanization and FFA on National Ag Day

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers are looking for ways to add more mechanization to address labor shortages, reduce costs and improve efficiency, and tomorrow, FFA student members, advisors, and leaders across the country will be celebrating National Ag Day.

Ag Secretary Visits Atlanta and FFA on National Ag Day

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Atlanta to deliver remarks to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and tomorrow, FFA student members, advisors, and leaders across the country will be celebrating National Ag Day.

National Potato Council Installs New Leadership and NPPC on Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council installed its new leadership at its annual Washington Summit, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.

Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.

EU Policy Could Cost American Timber

Southeast Regional Ag News
The rule, set to take effect in December, aims to prevent deforestation but imposes stringent compliance measures on the U.S. timber industry despite the country being designated as a low risk for deforestation.

Ag Trade Issues Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With agricultural import numbers outweighing ag exports over the past couple of years, industry groups are chiming in on whether or not the new administration will bring relief for ag trade.

Ag Trade Issues Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With agricultural import numbers outweighing ag exports over the past couple of years, industry groups are chiming in on whether or not the new administration will bring relief for ag trade.

National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act

The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.

Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.

Unions and OT in Ag Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.