New From Extension: Changing Impacts To Washington Agriculture, Research Insights On Cover Crops

Feb 10, 2026

By Seth Truscott

The latest online guides from WSU Extension offer research-based insights on cover crop mixes and monocultures, as well as potential climate impacts to Washington agriculture.

Through the Extension Publications Store, experts from WSU and partner institutions share a wide range of informational resources aimed at farmers, gardeners, homeowners, and other communities. The storefront includes a list of recent products.

Anticipated Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in Washington State (EM134E)

This article summarizes what is known about anticipated climate impacts to the agricultural sector in Washington state. With a diversity of conditions, agricultural products, and production systems across the region, there is significant complexity. Authors include Aaron Whittemore, Chad Kruger, Kirti Rajagopalan, Kathryn Doonan, Michael Phelps, Sonia Hall, Gabriel LaHue, Danielle Gelardi, and Georgine Yorgey.

Source : wsu.edu

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.