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Budget bill clears House by single vote
The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The mega bill, which Republicans... more »
Young Farmers group condemns House SNAP, ag cuts
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is sounding the alarm about devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other ag programs. The House Agriculture Committee’s May 13-14 markup of the Budget... more »
Farm Bureau encouraged by U.K. trade deal
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is applauding a trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The deal is the first the U.S. government has agreed to since President Donald Trump imposed higher... more »
$60B addition farm bill ag programs proposal faces rough road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes for a controversial overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The... more »
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
The cost of inheriting the family farm will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption, according to a news release from the... more »
Tariffs pause make growers wary
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, offering a temporary reprieve amid escalating global trade tensions. The April 9 decision excludes China, which will now face... more »
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for its fiscal year 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs, aimed at helping American producers boost exports and enter new international markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service... more »
Rural Voices USA weighs in on tariffs’ effect on rural America
Rural Voices USA, a bipartisan organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, has expressed its views on how President Trump's tariff announcement will impact growers and rural America. "As President Trump prepares to once... more »
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