Federal

From farms.com Scientists from the University of California-Davis have developed a new wheat variety that can help create its own natural fertilizer. This research uses a unique approach to support nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, helping farmers reduce fertilizer expenses and lowering pollution. The findings were published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

As you know, WAWG is a grassroots organization and our growers’ voices are critical when it comes to visiting with legislators. We will be going to Olympia for our annual Olympia Days Jan. 18-20, 2026. We try and meet with at least 50 legislators during our day and a half of visits. We like to have at least three to ... Read More »

From agriculture.com The margins on almost every major crop are set to fall this marketing year, the American Farm Bureau Federation is warning, as rising input costs and export uncertainty further squeeze producers and deepen the need for further assistance.  Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

From Farm Policy News Agri-Pulse’s Philip Brasher and Steve Davies reported that “President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed into law a measure to end the longest-ever government shutdown after 43 days, fully fund USDA and FDA for fiscal 2026, and end a bitter legal battle over this month’s SNAP benefits.” “The measure, approved by the House 222-209 Wednesday night after ... Read More »

From Farm Policy News Agri-Pulse’s Philip Brasher reported that “a new stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government includes a one-year extension of farm bill programs that were left out of a budget reconciliation bill earlier in the year.” “The continuing resolution, which would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, also would suspend the permanent agricultural laws that ... Read More »

From RFD-TV Water levels along the Mississippi River have fallen to historic lows again this fall — throttling barge traffic and raising freight costs just as the Midwest harvest reaches full stride. Gauges at St. Louis and Memphis are near record lows, forcing towboats to run lighter and with fewer barges per tow. For farmers moving corn and soybeans to ... Read More »

From Successful Farming China has booked two cargoes of U.S. wheat following last week’s meeting between the countries’ leaders, traders said on Thursday, the first such purchases since October last year, signalling easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. Read the rest of the article here. Read More »

The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) today announced the winners of the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest during its annual fall meeting in Austin, Texas. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the contest, which continues to highlight excellence and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has aimed to improve the productivity, quality, and marketability ... Read More »

From agriculture.com Politico’s Grace Yarrow and Meredith Lee Hill reported late last week that “the Trump administration plans to roll out an initial payment of up to $12 billion for farmers hurt by the president’s tariff policies once the government shutdown ends, according to three people familiar with the matter. The finalized amount will come on top of President Donald ... Read More »

From Progressive Farmer Outside of a weather-related supply shock, an outlook for global crop production and supplies by analysts at Rabobank suggests there isn’t much potential for commodity farmers to break even until the 2027-28 crop year. Analysts at Rabobank on Tuesday highlighted their outlook for crops, inputs and profitability by diving into trends affecting global stocks and production. Unfortunately, ... Read More »