Category: legislation
Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate
A massive budget bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning. Find out the next steps and what they mean for agriculture
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
Looming estate tax changes threaten family farms. Read the analysis and comments from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
USDA to deliver second round of MASC payments to specialty crop growers
USDA is making a second round of payments through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program. Read more about the program and funds.
National Onion Association applauds Mexico water agreement
The NOA is celebrating the new U.S.-Mexico water agreement. Learn how it supports fair trade and U.S. onion growers after years of imbalance.
Tomato growers applaud tomato suspension agreement termination
U.S. growers are celebrating the end of the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico. Read how this shift supports American farming.
Trump suggests legal pathway for undocumented farmworkers amid deportation push
Trump has suggested a legal path for undocumented farmworkers who leave and reenter the U.S. Get more details on his comments.
Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China
The ag industry remains concerned about the global trade impact of tariffs amid ongoing uncertainty. Get more details on the tariff pause.
MSU recognizes ag leaders
MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has recognized a number of ag leaders. Learn more about the 2025 honorees.
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced 2026 funding opportunities through four ag trade promotion programs. Get all the details now.
Rural Voices USA weighs in on tariffs’ effect on rural America
Rural Voices USA has expressed its views on how tariffs will impact growers and rural America. Read the statement from the organization now.
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Proposed legislation aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland. Learn more about the details included in the legislation.