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USDA Seeks $11.1B Aid; USTR Recommends Lamb-Import Safeguard Probe
Line on Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlins has urged Congress to approve $11.1 billion in additional funding for farmers to provide temporary support while U.S. farm policy is reshaped. Meanwhile, the American Sheep Industry (ASI) welcomes a recommendation from the U.S. Trade Representative for a formal safeguard investigation into lamb imports, which could affect over 100,000 sheep farms and ranches
Harper Calls for Specialty Crop Priority and China's U.S. Soybean Purchases Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper calls for the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers, and China sharply reduced soybean imports from the U.S. in June, while purchases from Brazil continued to climb.
California Avocado Board and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
Georgia Peanut Calendar Photos and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest featuring peanut farms from across the state to fill the pages of the 2027 Georgia Peanut Calendar, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
Fertilizer Tariffs and International Trade Commission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In a key move for fertilizer tariffs, the Senate Finance Committee advanced five of the president’s nominees to the International Trade Commission for confirmation.
Georgia Grown Watermelon Month and Ethanol Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Harper signs proclamation declaring July 2026 as “Georgia Grown Watermelon Month,” and U.S. ethanol exports rebounded in May, up 11% from April to 189.7 million gallons as demand grew in key international markets.
Walnuts Did Better Than All Tree Nuts in Retail Sales Last Year
California Tree Nut Report
Growth Energy Celebrates Women in Ag, John Deere Settle Right to Repair
Line on Agriculture
John Deere has agreed to a right to repair settlement with the FTC and five states, mandating that they provide independent repair shops with the same access to repair tools and software as their dealers. This is in response to an anti-competitive conduct lawsuit filed in early 2025. Meanwhile, Growth Energy's CEO, Emily Skor is excited about an upcoming Women in Ethanol luncheon to celebrate the role women are playing in the industry.
California Avocado Commission Calls for Seasonal Import Policy
California Ag Today
New advocacy campaign highlights trade concerns ahead of negotiations with Mexico.
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.
Georgia Animal Movement Changes and H-2A Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from Texas, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.
Graduate student potato tour.
Idaho Ag Today
Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.