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Agri-Food (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel is subscribed to by many farmers, seed-growers, ranchers and their upstream suppliers and downstream buyers. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#8, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#8, 2026)

USDA moves toward nonregulated status for insect-resistant maize; OMB approves Farmer Bridge Assistance data collection; African Swine Fever: Sri Lanka added to restricted list; FDA files food additive petition for poultry use; Farm Credit Administration rule changes take effect.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#7, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#7, 2026)

White House executive order prioritizes phosphorus and glyphosate supply; USDA finalizes $11B Farmer Bridge Assistance payments; EPA revises pesticide tolerances; USDA proposes mandatory dairy cost survey; APHIS extends genetic engineering info collection.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#6, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#6, 2026)

Executive Order secures phosphorus and glyphosate supplies; EPA finalizes major updates to pesticide tolerances; USDA proposes poultry inspection rule changes; APHIS opens comments on GMO maize and soybean petitions; Indonesia trade deal expands ag exports.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#5, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#5, 2026)

White House agrees to new trade deals with India, Bangladesh, and North Macedonia; EPA finalizes rice bran wax tolerance exemption; USDA revises domestic sugar allotments; US beef import quota expanded; EPA increases afidopyropen tolerance for strawberries.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#4, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#4, 2026)

White House expands lean beef quota; USDA sets 2026 food program rates; EPA reviews new pesticide uses; Commerce issues preliminary duties on Indian paprika; FSIS updates inspection fees.

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#3, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#3, 2026)

USDA postpones Horse Protection Act amendments; EPA reviews pesticide registrations for new active ingredients and crop uses; NRCS proposes wetland guide revisions; APHIS seeks comment on Persian lime rules; White House launches CE Works platform for NEPA reviews

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#2, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Washington (#2, 2026)

National Poultry Improvement Plan info collection renewal; new Urban Agriculture grant reporting standards; FDA requests comment on gluten ingredient labeling; CEQ releases NEPA emergency guidance; H-2A wage rates for range work increase.