Georgia Farm Bureau Membership Grows and Tyson Profits Down
From the Western Ag Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Georgia Farm Bureau increased its overall membership for the first time in 11 years, pushing numbers to 216,621 statewide for 2025-26.
The increase qualifies Georgia for the American Farm Bureau Federation quota state classification.
The membership increase also contributes to GFB’s eligibility for national awards AFBF presents.
Across the state, 112 county Farm Bureaus increased their membership.
www.gfb.org/news/ag-news/post/georgia-farm-bureau-increases-statewide-membership
**USDA released its closely-watched September farm-income forecast, projecting net farm income at $158.4 billion in 2026, down $4.3 billion from last year.
After inflation, the decline is considerably higher at $9.1 billion.
More significant for producers is the sharp increase in expenses.
USDA expects production costs to reach $492.8 billion, up $21.2 billion.
Fertilizer, fuel and livestock purchases account for much of the increase.
**Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 profit and sales forecasts as the historically tight U.S. cattle supply continues to pressure meatpackers.
The company now expects adjusted operating income of $1.85 to $2.05 billion, down from its previous forecast of $2.1 to-$2.3 billion.
Tyson expects its beef operation alone to lose up to $775 million.
Tyson cites volatile cattle prices and one of the most severe cattle shortages in U.S. history.
