Washington Policy

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News

What Is Ahead For Waters Of The U.S.?

“I’m optimistic that this agency, this administration again, made WOTUS a real priority.”

May 12, 2025 01:17 PM

Trade

Tariff Truce: U.S. and China agree to reduce tariffs for 90 days

May 12, 2025 09:18 AM

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Rural Money

Lawmakers introduced proposal to exempt some overtime pay from income taxes

May 09, 2025 12:47 PM

Washington Policy

“A lot of unease here": Canadian farmers’ reaction to President Trump’s 25% tariff plan

January 23, 2025 11:37 AM

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USDA

Brooke Rollins gives her opening statement at her confirmation hearing

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins’ confirmation hearing is underway.

January 23, 2025 11:10 AM

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Currey McCullough

U.S. Farm Bill

Mike Conway says money will be tight for the next Farm Bill: “We’re spending too much money every day”

January 23, 2025 09:53 AM

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USDA

WATCH: Brooke Rollins is scheduled to have her Ag Secretary nomination hearing today!

January 22, 2025 03:58 PM

Livestock

The pork industry is looking to strengthen biosecuirty and national security through U.S. SHIP

January 22, 2025 03:45 PM

Immigration

President Trump’s immigration deportation plans has the citrus industry very nervous

January 22, 2025 11:36 AM

Washington Policy

“We screwed up our tax policy": Discussions are underway about extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts

January 22, 2025 11:31 AM

Washington Policy

President Trump’s energy executive order includes an order for year-round E15

January 22, 2025 11:11 AM

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News

A Hard Fight Ahead: The bipartisan FARM Act has been reintroduced

January 22, 2025 11:01 AM

Trade

Turning Up the Heat: Specialty crop growers are particularly worried about trade disruptions

January 22, 2025 10:55 AM

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Washington Policy

President Trump appoints Gary Washington as acting Ag Secretary

January 21, 2025 06:00 PM

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Washington Policy

Post-Inauguration Sentiment: What is giving producers some hope now that President Trump is back in office?

January 21, 2025 01:00 PM

Washington Policy

Lawmakers say they are ready to tackle important issues they face, including E-15 and power transmission

January 21, 2025 12:39 PM

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Washington Policy

In his first day, President Trump has highlighted some of his key international plans

January 21, 2025 12:02 PM

News

Sen. Grassley continues to voice his disappointment in Biden administration’s wasteful ag spending

January 21, 2025 11:26 AM

2023 Farm Bill

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U.S. Farm Bill

House Ag Committee Chairman Highlights ‘Tri-partisan’ Support Behind Farm Bill: ‘The Numbers Don’t Lie’

House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the 2026 Farm Bill is bipartisan, with 82% of the bills incorporated into it receiving bipartisan support.

February 25, 2026 11:24 AM

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Marion Kirkpatrick

Washington Policy

From Tariffs to the Farm Bill: What Agriculture is Watching for in Trump’s State of the Union Address

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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State & Local Policy

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

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