Tariffs Still Looming

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
This year, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad, worldwide tariffs, but tariffs continue to grab headlines.

Ag's Impact on Economy

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to agriculture’s impact on Washington’s economy, food production doesn’t get nearly the recognition it deserves.

AI Adoption in Agriculture

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American agriculture is using more artificial intelligence than ever before, but adoption appears to be uneven.

USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus

Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.

Ultra-Filtered Milk and Ethanol Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare, California, dairy processing facility to enable production of ultra-filtered milk, and U.S. ethanol exports rebounded in May, up 11% from April to 189.7 million gallons as demand grew in key international markets.

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.

Ag Exports to Mexico and Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework

The Agribusiness Update
Mexico remains the top market for U.S. food and agricultural exports at 18% of total U.S. food and ag exports, and USDA and Small Business Administration sign new agreement aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and small rural businesses challenge unfair federal regulatory and enforcement actions.

Crop Report Insights

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA’s June Acreage Report shows minor shifts in plantings this year, with fewer corn acres, more soybeans planted, and fewer wheat acres planted.

More affordable fertilizer

Idaho Ag Today
President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports.

Farm Outlook Dims; Trade Tensions Over Brazilian Beef and ScrewWorm Response Grow

Line on Agriculture
The Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 113 in June, with current conditions at 102 and future expectations at 106. Cattle groups oppose the US Trade Representative's potential exemption of Brazilian beef from Section 301 tariffs. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is advocating for ivermectin in livestock feed to combat the New World screwworm spreading in Texas.

Washington's Water Future

Fruit Grower Report
Rather than just complaining about drought conditions and potential water shortages for farmers, the state Department of Ecology has launched ‘Washington’s Water Future’, a plan to solicit ideas for policies that could stretch water supplies.

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.

Jenn Mariscal's message

Idaho Ag Today
Jenn Mariscol wasn’t sure she could talk about the tragedy in her family, losing her husband to suicide.

USMCA Reality

Fruit Grower Report
It’s not secret that the U.S. did not agree to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a decision met with disappointment among many in agricultural. But what does that mean?

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.

Ag Not Appreciated

Fruit Grower Report
The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.

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.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

The Value of Land

Farm of the Future
LandTrust encourages rural land owners to see the value of their land in a different way.

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.