Washington State Farm Bureau Report

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must take action now to ensure that farmers and ranchers can survive.

While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.

To say specialty crop leaders are disappointed that the House final spending bill, released Tuesday, did NOT include emergency economic relief for specialty crops would be a huge understatement.

A decision from the Supreme Court is expected regarding the legality of President Trump’s tariff policy, and that decision could have immense implications. But Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist for StoneX Group, says the Trump Administration does have a “Plan B”.

If being greener in your efforts to produce high-quality potatoes and other tubers is important to you, Pro Farm Group has a new product you might be interested in.

National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles says it’s amazing how far the potato has come in the latest dietary guidelines, considering where it was headed under recent administrations.

There has been a lot of talk since the new Dietary Guidelines were released, and most of it from the ag industry has been positive.

We are seeing a lot more protests across the country lately, and that includes so-called “animal rights activists” who continue to make life harder for many farmers and ranchers.

Folks from the potato industry here in the Pacific Northwest and from around the world gathered in Dallas, Texas last week for the 2026 Potato Expo, put on by the National Potato Council.

Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done.

Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done.

It was quite a year for the beef industry in 2025. Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Oklahoma says we ended the year trading them at $3.80, prices we hadn't seen ... so what's 2026 looking like?

Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, takes a look back at the catte industry in 2025.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says no one in agriculture needs to, nor should they have to, face mental health issues alone.

A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.

Despite what many claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. Menu Matters President, Maeve Webster says many people understand that, but our younger generations have probably tried a lot more food options than older generations.

Despite what many claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. Menu Matters President, Maeve Webster says many people understand that, but our younger generations have probably tried a lot more food options than older generations.

We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common, and Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of Northwest Farm Management, says it’s not slowing down.

The USDA recently announced a new Regenerative Pilot Program to enhance practices like improving soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity.

“Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher Conference, set for March 13–16 in Portland.

For U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.

Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says a lot of speculation revolves around what the future trade relationship between China and the U.S. will look like.

“Animal Rights” activists are behind the push to REMOVE domestic livestock, poultry, and other animal-based products from your table.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals while respecting farmers.

Multiple countries brought in large grain harvests during recent growing seasons, but while that’s normally good news, Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says the large crops combined with trade tensions have led to excess grain supplies around the world.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has had troubles gaining traction in recent years because, in part, of problems with border security. But, has that changes?

More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.

Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance

“Animal Rights” activists are behind the push to REMOVE domestic livestock, poultry, and other animal-based products from your table, but the Animal Ag Alliance is there to protect us against those efforts.

President Trump says he’s open to offering more tariff-based farm aid but stressed the importance of opening new ag markets instead.

With $11 billion of the $12 billion in Bridge Assistance going to row crop producers, I asked U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse, what about our specialty crop growers?

Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says some recent export news is sounding pretty good as well

We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common.

Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.

Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.

The U.S. government is investigating potentially unfair trading practices from China. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers across the country are being hurt by broken promises.

A new report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance shows so-called animal activist groups raise quite a bit of money for their anti-meat activities each year.

Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping the state’s 300-plus growers produce a healthy crop every year.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins insisted on CNBC’s Squawk Box that China will meet its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans this year.

When it comes to exporting our agricultural goods, the cattle industry is perhaps the one segment that is, let’s say, suffering the least.