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Family Farm Future: Industry leaders and groups plead for action on the death tax
June 05, 2025 09:48 AM
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Washington Policy
Sen. Roger Marshall shares the importance of the Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act
June 04, 2025 03:12 PM
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Trade
White House on Tariffs: We are seeing these deals moving in the right direction
June 04, 2025 10:40 AM
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News
The ag industry is patiently waiting on confirmation of President Trump’s cabinet picks
February 10, 2025 10:10 AM
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News
25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are expected today
February 10, 2025 09:37 AM
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USDA
How will the Trump administration change USDA’s “climate-smart” ag practices?
February 07, 2025 03:13 PM
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Washington Policy
Many ag groups are trying to educate legislators on the most pressing issues facing the industry
February 07, 2025 01:47 PM
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Washington Policy
The Western Caucus Foundation gathers to set top priorities for the 119th Congress
February 07, 2025 01:39 PM
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World News
Will President Trump get clarity on eliminating Panama Canal fees later today?
“They’ve agreed to certain things, but I’m not happy with it.”
February 07, 2025 11:45 AM
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U.S. Farm Bill
Uncertainty of who’s going to farm in the future is what keeps AFBF’s Zippy Duvall up at night
February 07, 2025 11:23 AM
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USDA
Confirmation Countdown: Ag industry anxiously waits for Brooke Rollins’ confirmation
February 07, 2025 10:29 AM
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Rural Money
How will Congress look to pay for extending President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts?
February 06, 2025 02:38 PM
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Washington Policy
President Trump takes a closer look at grizzly management plans proposed by the Biden Administration
February 06, 2025 01:34 PM
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Livestock
Voting for American Ag: Rallying together to withstand anti-animal ag initiatives in California and Colorado
February 06, 2025 12:20 PM
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Washington Policy
Sen. Grassley says Trump is “draining the swamp” with USAID closure
February 06, 2025 10:23 AM
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Washington Policy
From Monopoly to Trade: Lawmakers heard farmers’ major concerns for this year
February 06, 2025 10:14 AM
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U.S. Farm Bill
No Rest for the Weary: Ag advisors warn to put pressure on legislators to get the Farm Bill done
February 06, 2025 09:33 AM
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Markets
How should producers navigate today’s volatile markets with all the tariffs back and forth?
February 06, 2025 09:25 AM
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2023 Farm Bill
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Washington Policy
From Tariffs to the Farm Bill: What Agriculture is Watching for in Trump’s State of the Union Address
Ag leaders say President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is unlikely to spark major agriculture headlines, but ongoing tariff uncertainty and trade policy remain key concerns, as does the debate around glyphosate and the status of the next Farm Bill.
February 24, 2026 11:57 AM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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U.S. Farm Bill
Farm Bill Faces Headwinds as Policy Battles and Winter Weather Stall Progress in Washington
February 22, 2026 03:00 PM
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Tony St. James
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U.S. Farm Bill
Proposed Farm Bill Changes Target Farm Finances and Risk
February 19, 2026 01:28 PM
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Tony St. James

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State & Local Policy
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Champions of Rural America
Champions of Rural America: Rep. Nick Begich of Alaska
Alaska Congressman discusses his new role as Executive Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus and his priorities for the West in the 119th Congress.
February 12, 2026 04:45 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Washington Policy
South Texas Lawmakers and Producers Await Action on Mexico’s Water Debt
February 04, 2026 12:23 PM
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Frank McCaffrey
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Livestock
Texas Lawmakers Issue Disaster Declaration as New World Screwworm Threat Moves Closer to U.S. Border
February 02, 2026 12:22 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick

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