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Governor Hopefuls Target Farm Regulations
California Ag Today
At a Fresno forum, candidates debated regulations, water, and costs impacting California farmers.
Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.
Wheat Acreage Falls to 43.78M Amid Drought
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's recent plantings report revealed lower wheat acreage than expected, which Crossroads Co-Op regional manager Brian Irey believes is more accurate than earlier estimates
China's Shrinking Hog Herd Hits U.S. Corn Exports
Line on Agriculture
China is reducing its hog herd due to an oversupply of pork, which is affecting global corn exports.
Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026
Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.
Part 3: AFBF Says UP-NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Danny Munch, discusses the potential Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, highlighting concerns about increased national security risks due to reduced redundancies in the rail system. He argues that a single company controlling a large market share could lead to significant supply chain disruptions if affected by cyber attacks, labor strikes, or weather incidents
War and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Iran war, Congress’s fight over Homeland Security funding and the voter ID SAVE Act are complicating farm struggles.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Prospective planting
Idaho Ag Today
Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains the intention and historical context of USDA's annual Prospective Plantings Report.
Part 2: AFBF Says UP-NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation warns of significant economic and operational disruptions, referencing past mergers that caused over $4 billion in negative economic impact and service disruptions. The conversation sets the stage for a discussion on national security risks and the importance of supply chain redundancies in the final part of the series
Tough Jobs - Tough Times
Fruit Grower Report
Family farming has always been a challenging job through the generations but in recent years here in Washington state, the challenges have escalated.
Year Round E15 Importance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.
Forest Service Realigns to Western Lands
California Ag Today
Restructuring brings decision-makers closer to forests and agricultural stakeholders.
Egg Prices Crack Back Down
Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.
AFBF: UP–NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
a potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads, which would create the first coast-to-coast rail line spanning 50,000 route miles across 43 states. The proposal was initially denied by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) due to incomplete market information. The railroads re-filed their intent in February and are expected to submit a formal application soon.
Agriculture Powers One Fifth of the U.S. Economy
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new report shows food and ag generate 10.4 trillion dollars annually while supporting millions of jobs nationwide.
California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.
Rohrbachs reflect
Idaho Ag Today
Father and son, Joe and Raymond Rohrbach reflect on their years of farming together.
Wins for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
The challenges the agricultural industry is currently facing don’t show many signs of slowing down, but that’s not to say there haven’t been a few legislative wins along the way.
Farm Bill and Specialty Crops
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The need for disaster aid in agriculture is not in question this year, but a more efficient and effective system of distribution could be a difference maker for many farmers.