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As we get ready for new state and federal legislative sessions to get underway next month, many in the farming community have expressed concerns about the rift in American politics and what it means for producers.  Several commodity experts have expressed concerns that progressive democrats don’t appreciate the role agriculture plays in the 21st century, while at the same time, they are concerned

Environmental groups have asked a federal court to vacate the Navigable Waters Protection Act enacted during the Trump Administration. The motion for a summary judgment comes as the Biden administration continues to review the existing water rule ...

The Biden administration has said on multiple occasions they will change the American trade policy in place over the past four years. However, Brian Kuehl of Farmers for Free Trade said doing so will take time. “We certainly are hopeful. We d ...

Farmers, like many others, were very happy to say goodbye to 2020. But what can they expect into 2021? Gary Crawford takes a look back, and a look forward. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

With less than 16 weeks before the 2020 general election, many across the country are focused on the Presidential election between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. But, farmers are being reminded there will be a lot more on the November ballot than just the selection of a Commander in Chief ...

President Trump took to Twitter on Friday to talk trade. There have been questions on the possibility of more trade aid distribution this year, with the president seemingly saying it’s a possibility.   However, The Hagstrom Report says Trump isn’t technically accurate when he says the aid will come out of tariff income. The money comes...

While farmer frustration with the Trump Administration continues to grow because of the trade war with China, he still seems to have their support.  Bloomberg says support for the president bounced back this year, with 67% of farmers in a Farm Futures Survey saying they’ll support his re-election in 2020.  That num...

The trade war between China and the U.S. will not be ending soon.  President Donald Trump recently told Agri-Pulse that “you’ve got to have a little time,” referring to when trade relations may return to normal or better status between the United States and China.   President Trump is...

President Trump often cited withdrawing from NAFTA as a way to reduce America’s trade deficit with Mexico.  But that may not be true.  According to Forbes.com, if the U.S. should no longer be involved in NAFTA, all three countries revert to Most Favored Nation trade status under the World Trade Organization.   In order to join...

Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind, a Democrat who represents a district of dairy farmers, is questioning President Trump’s ability to withdraw from NAFTA.   Kind said this week: “Constitutionally, I think the president would be on pretty shaky grounds if he tries,” according to Politico.  Congressman Kind mad...