With a decent 2024 cherry season behind them, Northwest growers are wondering what kinds of challenges they’ll face in this new year.

Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.

With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today. Will the new administration help find answers? Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says it’s a problem everyone recognizes.

Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today. Will the new administration help find answers? Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says it’s a problem everyone recognizes.

Concerns are growing for farm workers and ag employers over the recent arrests of illegal immigrants across the country.

When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

As the second Trump Administration gets rolling in the new year, many in agriculture are watching to see just how things play out for trade, and specifically Northwest Cherries and tariffs.

As the second Trump Administration gets rolling in the new year, many in agriculture are watching to see just how things play out for trade, and specifically Northwest Cherries and tariffs.