Washington State Farm Bureau Report

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.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.

Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.

Microsoft and National FFA are expanding Farm Beats for Students, a program using sensors and artificial intelligence to teach precision agriculture.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the MAHA report was drafted without important farmer perspective.

Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers, especially for those who use the H-2A program.

Believe it or not, there still might be a few spots remaining for next week's 2025 Ag World Golf Classic, Tuesday in Kennewick and Thursday in Moses Lake.

Believe it or not, there still might be a few spots remaining for next week's 2025 Ag World Golf Classic, Tuesday in Kennewick and Thursday in Moses Lake.

U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice.

Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was grilled by Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith about the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA Commission.

A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.

Grilling Season 0fficially kicks off this weekend with your Memorial Day cookouts. But how much will that outdoor feast cost this year? RaboBank offers some thoughts.

If you love a great steak but the price of beef is painful, a South Dakota woman might have a different, more affordable option for buying high-quality beef.

If you love a great steak but the price of beef is painful, a South Dakota woman might have a different, more affordable option for buying high-quality beef.

Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there's a reason for that.

Curtis Rainbolt, Technical Service Rep at BASF, says if the name, Endura Pro, sounds familiar to you, there's a reason for that.

House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.

Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.

Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.

Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.

USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.

USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg tells Senate Ag Leaders that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers.

USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president's tariffs.

The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.

With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China's effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls for the preservation of AM radio in all new car construction

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.

Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.

Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.

As Americans observed Earth Day yesterday, the environment is something that was on farmers' minds like it is everyday.

Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced the findings of its eighth national cover crop survey.

Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren't priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.

Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren't priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.