Washington State Farm Bureau Report

On this Veterans Day, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says veterans not only defended our country, they are also instrumental in helping to build the rural communities across America.

More reflection is happening for U.S. potato industry folks after yet another failed attempt to get U.S. fresh potato access into the Japanese market.

Democrats have a big agenda for their majorities in the next Congress, but despite their blue wave, face stiff policy headwinds.

The National Wheat Foundation has announced 24 national winners in its 2026 National Wheat Yield Contest, representing 10 states, averaging 146.4 bushels per acre.

National Potato Council president, Kam Quarles is pleased that the administration has recognized how impactful diesel prices are to all producers.

A Washington company has a solar powered, autonomous weeder that uses no chemicals, no fuel, and no person to drive it.

Security workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are threatening to strike if they don’t get a contract agreement this week.

The ag trade deficit continues to drop, forecast down in fiscal ’26 by 42% from fiscal ‘25.

In 2024, foreign entities controlled an increasing number of agricultural acres.

Despite any optimism ahead of a recent meeting with Japanese trade officials, U.S. fresh potatoes are still a NO GO export to Japan.

Farmers need the help provided by the Harvest Fuel Relief program, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says it is only a temporary fix.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says every farmer should make his or her voice heard at the ballot box this year.

As the newly elected president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison will lead many of the efforts to improve the agricultural industry in our country.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the development and loss of farmland should not come at the cost of American agriculture.

Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, Derek Sandison was just elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture for 2026-27.

More data centers are bringing new challenges for utilities across rural America.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, H.R. 979, passed the House on a voice vote Tuesday and now moves to the Senate.

Digital crop acreage reporting has just gone national, rather than the way it used to be at FSA county offices.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning farm bill vote in the Senate Ag Committee today after a three-month absence battling a fall and pneumonia.

Digital crop acreage reporting has just gone national, rather than the way it used to be at FSA county offices.

When it comes to the current economic and diplomatic conflict between U.S. and Canada, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer thinks the term Trade War is an exaggeration, saying "for us, it’s economics."

Dairy is again at the center of trade war escalation with Canada as President Trump has banned Canadian dairy products and other goods from America’s second biggest trading partner.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she understands that concern over the Trump administration's efforts to reduce regulations and expand cattle markets.

The fate of the farm bill ahead of the midterm elections rests with the expected return next week of Senator Mitch McConnell, out for months after a fall and mild pneumonia.

Farmers and ranchers are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s plan to allow beef imports to increase by 660-million pounds over a 90-day period.