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On Monday, Dan Newhouse officially filed for reelection.  Newhouse is a third generation Yakima Valley farmer.  He’s represented Washington’s 4th Congressional District since 2015 and is seeking his third two-year term.   “Over the pa...

Donald Trump’s run to the White House was fueled at least in part by rural America.  And while the President-elect does not have much in terms of Ag policy yet, in August pledged to “end the war on the American farmer.”   During the campaign, Trump said he would keep the Farm bill together, fix the nation’s infrastructure, cut back on government regulations, and renegotiate trade deals.   At a Des

Post-election reorganization at federal agencies and on Capitol Hill will be a huge undertaking, and could slow work on key legislation including early work on a new farm bill.  A new administration and Congress will have much to grapple with starting in January and perhaps the biggest challenge will be getting organized.  Th...

Part of Tuesday’s election will be many competitions for Oregon’s soil and water conservation districts, something the Oregon Department of Agriculture is highlighting the importance of in the lead up to the election.   John Byers said these districts are decades old.   “Soil a...

The Oregon Farm Bureau is out with its endorsements for the 2016 Election.  OFB is urging the farming community to vote no on Measure 97, saying if passed it would be the largest tax increase in Oregon history.   "Never have we seen a tax as unfair and damaging to Oregon agriculture as Measure 97," the Farm Bureau said.  "If passed, ...

While the Democrat’s presumptive nominee for President, Hillary Clinton, did not pick Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as her running mate, her choice did tap a former Vilsack staffer to lead the VP selection’s campaign.  Clinton announced over the weekend her pick for Vice President, Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia.  The Hagstrom R...

As the Republican nominee for Vice President, what impact Indiana Governor Mike Pence have on agriculture?         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (590) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...