Non-Trade Policy

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Finance Committee Senators stepped up attacks on the White House’s trade policy, or some said, the lack there of, especially in agriculture.

National Farmers Union on Packers and Stockyards Act

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers leader talks about where the rules written so far under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

WPC on Lost Farms Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.

WPC on Lost Farms Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.

Two Big Ag Organizations Unite to Push for Diary Pricing Reform

Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation are working on some issue together to get changes made to the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

Georgia Peaches Look to Rebound and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this year has been near-perfect for the sensitive crop, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.

WAGE SURVEY Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.

WAGE SURVEY Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.

A Sugar Spotlight

Southeast Regional Ag News
Flying into our nation’s capital, it was sugar with the spotlight a short while back as sugar producers from across the country brought their priorities to legislators and legislative staff.

H-2A Myths Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

H-2A Myths Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.

Ag OT Fix a No Go Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
A bill meant to give farmers a 12-week overtime exemption failed to get enough support for passage during the recently ended legislative session in Olympia.

National Farmers Union Applauds USDA Packers and Stockyards Act Rule

Line on Agriculture
“What this does is, actually bring greater clarity into the Packers and Stockyards Act," according to National Famers Union executive director, Rob LaRew.

Agriculture Policy Issues May Be Stagnant This Year

Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation, Senior Vice President, of Member Services and Governance, Chris Galen is less than optimistic that dairy issues will be worked on in an election year this year.

Florida Ag Policy and Commodity Forum and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau is excited to offer the second annual Ag Policy and Commodity Forum in Gainesville, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.

Behind the Scenes Work Being Done on A New Farm Bill

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union Executive Director, Rob Larew says that with the political challenges right now makes it a good time to show the importance of a new Farm Bill.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.