Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill.

This press release from Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was published on 2026-04-20 and titled "Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill.". It focuses on taxes and touches on trade policy, agriculture.

Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill. Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill. Farmers across rural America are facing an affordability crisis. As a third-generation farmer in the Yakima Valley, I know firsthand the challenges facing farm country and the importance of passing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, otherwise known as the farm bill. This legislation is an investment in our producers, our families and the rural economy across Washington's Fourth District. Juan.Ayala@mai… Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:11 April 20, 2026