Washington State Farm Bureau Report

A senior GOP senator has slammed USDA for not consulting with lawmakers in advance on its reorganization plans.

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden argued recently for closing USDA buildings and moving staff out of the nation's capital region.

The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon and American ag groups are watching closely.

The first two myths about cattle's contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.

The first two myths about cattle's contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.

Details are sketchy, but the broad outlines of recent U.S. trade deals show promise for U.S. farm exports and some unexpected gains.

Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.

Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.

Farmers and ranchers will soon have a critical opportunity to share their concerns with elected officials, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.

USDA Farm Production undersecretary nominee Richard Fordyce agreed at his Senate confirmation hearing to tackle key issues that directly impact producers.

President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to change its recipe, and the corn industry is giving him an earful.

Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center, says that geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture.

Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center, says that geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for America's farmers and ranchers.

President Trump's sweeping tax and budget bill is now law, but the partisan debate over its merits, including for agriculture, haven't stopped.

The second round of assistance for specialty crop growers is now being received by farmers around the country just days after the July 1 activation.

The second round of assistance for specialty crop growers is now being received by farmers around the country just days after the July 1 activation.

President Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs has been extended, but not his threat, telling the heads of top Ag trading partners they could soon face steep levies.

Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says passage of the Big Beautiful Bill does a lot for farmers and ranchers.

The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law over the Fourth of July weekend, and Kent Bacus, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, says the BBB has several positives for cattle producers.

Abbey Flury is a PR manager for Ecorobotix, one of the latest high-tech ag companies available for American farmers.

Abbey Flury is a PR manager for Ecorobotix, one of the latest high-tech ag companies available for American farmers.

Farmers in Washington state are being forced out of business by the growing number of challenges thrown at them. 10th District Senator Ron Muzzall chimes in.

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d'Alene last week for the National Potato Council's Summer Meeting.

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d'Alene last week for the National Potato Council's Summer Meeting.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

AARP's Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.

AARP's Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.

There are a lot of get togethers going on in smaller ag communities around the country to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs on small family farms.

There are a lot of get togethers going on in smaller ag communities around the country to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs on small family farms.

Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.

Governor signs update bill that secures agriculture's exempt status from the CCA fuel tax.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a flawed AEWR puts an ample workforce out of reach for many farmers.

President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.

President Trump is calling for revoking the Biden administration's executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse thinks that's a good thing.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the USDA and the Trump administration against a barrage of attacks from Democrats.

Washington Policy Center's Director of Agriculture, Pam Lewison says last year's slight decline of the wolf population isn't likely due to neglect.

Washington Policy Center's Director of Agriculture, Pam Lewison says last year's slight decline of the wolf population isn't likely due to neglect.

The ball is now in the Senate's court on the Trump tax and spending bill. And the fight over taxes, SNAP cuts, and tariffs is heating up.