Lawmakers are on recess this month, but specialty crop growers hope they return to the hill with a renewed push to complete a five-year Farm Bill.
The Northwest Horticulture Council knows that there are a lot of moving parts in agriculture right now and urges you to speak up if you need help.
According to Riley Bushue, “Regardless of their commodity, but certainly for apples, cherries, and pears, which we’re focused on, they should just touch base directly with their county FSA office. The staff there does Yeoman’s work pulling all this stuff together and knows the ins and outs of all these programs best and can help kind of guide growers through and get information from growers that they need to make this all happen.”
Bushue says that he is hopeful a new Farm Bill can get through this year.
House ag lawmakers are hoping to get their version to the floor sometime next month when they return from the August recess.
Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joined us to discuss key ag policy developments and his outlook for agriculture in 2026.
January 15, 2026 12:51 PM
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 agenda centers on labor stability, biosecurity, and economic resilience for family farms. Expanded DMC coverage improves risk protection for dairy operations facing tighter margins.
January 14, 2026 11:19 AM
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A look at the legislative year ahead as lawmakers return to Washington with a slate of trade concerns to tackle in 2026—from new Chinese tariffs on beef imports to the USMCA review this summer.
January 05, 2026 12:20 PM
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Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-IA, details how the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) supports farmers, biofuels, and rural communities with tax breaks, crop insurance relief, and ag infrastructure.
December 23, 2025 02:01 PM
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“So, this assistance will help in the short-term, but that shouldn’t be confused with the long-term solution.”
December 18, 2025 10:47 AM
While the 2018 Farm Bill received an extension under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act, the National Pork Producers Council wants lawmakers to do more to support the sector.
December 04, 2025 11:27 AM
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