Washington Policy

The Farmer Veteran Coalition is honoring those who served while reflecting on the unity that followed the attacks.
AFBF’s Brian Glenn discusses the Senate Farm Bill and the Farm Bureau’s push to finalize legislation before the end of the year.
Workforce losses are limiting assistance for farmers seeking federal conservation funding.
USDA is directed to strengthen livestock-market enforcement and expand processing access.
Study finds Farm Bill programs provided more direct improvement in farm loan performance.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says technical barriers and uncertainty continue to weigh on exports to China while U.S. beef continues to find growth opportunities in other international markets.
Farm groups say producers need long-term certainty amid continued economic pressure
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says talks between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Canadian negotiators remain stalled, leaving producers and businesses watching closely for what comes next.
The federal government is closer to a “Waters of the United States” definition that is narrower, more predictable, and more consistent with the Constitution—but farmers should not mistake this for the end of the WOTUS saga.
Annual review will track how USDA crop estimates change throughout the growing season
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney says escalating uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada trade relationship will remain an issue to watch in agriculture.
Industry leaders say protecting USMCA and access to the Canadian market remains a priority.
Agricultural Employers Still Face Potential Backpay Liability
Satellite data and artificial intelligence could help USDA improve crop estimates while reducing reliance on producer surveys.
Producers can receive assistance for well projects as dry conditions affect much of the state.
USDA researchers say the method could also produce healthier males for release in the field.
2023 Farm Bill
Producers are relying on credit as high costs continue to strain farm finances.
State & Local Policy
Farm families say earlier school calendars are making it harder for students to participate in state fairs.