Washington State Farm Bureau Report

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.

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.