SPUR Program

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.

USMCA Not Shocking

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
According to Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle of StoneX, the market wasn’t really surprised by the White House’s decision to not renew the USMCA for several reasons.

250 Years of Agriculture

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
250 years of agriculture has transformed America from innovation and

marketing to industrial development and mass production.

Stone Fruit Early Harvest and USMCA Review

The Agribusiness Update
An unusually early California stone fruit harvest is expected to reduce supplies of organic peaches, nectarines and plums later this summer, and American ag groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the USMCA.

Anti-Dumping Mexican Tomatoes and USMCA Review

The Agribusiness Update
The International Trade Commission has voted to maintain the antidumping order on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico, and American ag groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the USMCA.

USMCA Review

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, negotiated during the first Trump administration, has officially entered its six-year renewal period.

National Award Seeks California Veterans in Agriculture

California Ag Today
The winning applicant will receive a $10,000 prize and national recognition from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

California to Host North American Blueberry Convention

California Ag Today
Monterey welcomes the annual gathering featuring the Blueberry Boost Accelerator and Blueberry Night at the Aquarium.

Cultiva Post Harvest Management

Fruit Grower Report
As harvest wraps up, attention quickly turns to what comes next. In the PNW, POST-harvest management plays a critical role in setting up next year’s cherry crop.

Farm Bill Progress

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says there are many benefits in the Senate version of the Farm Bill, but some improvements are still needed.

Is H-2A Stealing Jobs?

Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.

Florida Pavillion at Great American State Fair and Agricultural Act of 2026

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Ron DeSantis is celebrating the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair, and calling it the “Agricultural Act of 2026,” Senate Ag Chair John Boozman releases bill discussion text.

Preventing Alzheimer's

Idaho Ag Today
The Centers for Disease Control says: Right now, 5.8 million Americans over age 65 live with Alzheimer's disease.

Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible

The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show and Ag Exports to Iran Possible

The Agribusiness Update
For the 15th year, Georgia Farm Bureau rewarded the 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who showed the top animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.

4th Food Prices

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will pay slightly higher prices at the grocery store this year.

Cultiva and Kallur

Fruit Grower Report
With labor constraints and tight harvest windows, first-pick success is more important now than ever. Cultiva’s North American Sales Manager, Thiago Moraes says color is a key focus for growers right now.

AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.

AFBF Pushes for USMCA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One of America’s most important trade agreements is up for renewal this year, and the ag community is watching very closely.

Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition

Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.