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As the House Agriculture Committee gears up, farmers are hopeful for updates that matter. It’s all about keeping our food systems strong amidst changing times.

When weather takes charge, even Congress has to adjust. The upcoming Farm Bill session is now set for March. Let’s see how the community reacts!

After a long wait, there's cautious optimism about a new Farm Bill aimed at supporting farmers and nature alike.

Farm Bill 2.0 is coming up for discussion, and it’s shaping up to be a pivotal moment for agriculture nationwide.

On Wednesday, Central Washington Representative Dan Newhouse, a member of the House Ag Committee, announced he would not seek reelection in 2026.

According to CBS News, the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance to U.S. farmers despite the government shutdown.

The past couple of months have proven to those not familiar with the ag industry the growing need for farm labor reform.

The FY ’26 Ag appropriations process has kicked off in Congress and once again, the process is partisan.  Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris launched the markup, announcing the GOP’s $25 billion bill.   “…a $1.1 billion or 4.2% decrease from FY ’25 ...

Whether in the state capital or in D.C., lawmakers are often talking about issues that will directly or indirectly impact the farming community.  And with more and more people disconnected from agriculture, it’s becoming even more important for farmers to speak up and tell their stories.  Central Washi...

House Ag Chair GT Thompson said last week the Trump Tax Bill now headed to the Senate will finally shore up the farm safety net.  While most of last week’s House debate on the president’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” focused on SNAP and Medicaid savings opposed by Democrats, Thompson highlighted the bill’s improved farm safety net.   “The One Big Beautiful Bill ma...