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US Phosphate Plant Coming Online, AFBF Against Beef Import Plan
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. livestock industry is concerned following President Trump's decision to remove import tariffs on beef, which could lower grocery prices but negatively impact domestic cattle producers. The AFBF, along with other associations, is communicating with the White House and Congress to oppose this move. Meanwhile, a new phosphate fertilizer plant in Wagaman, Louisiana, is set to reduce U.S. dependency on imported phosphate by up to 60%, producing 1.3 million metric tons annually. This developm
New HLB-Resistant Citrus Trees to Head to Florida Groves
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF research helps bring a new citrus greening tool to growers, with more than 300,000 trees already ordered.
Rebuilding the U.S. Herds
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Trump administration has announced a new plan aimed at lowering beef prices for consumers, but will the plan negatively impact the farm economy?
California Lettuce Growers Feel Fallout From Cyclospora Outbreak
California Ag Today
California growers face steep losses as consumer concerns surrounding a cyclospora outbreak weigh on lettuce and fresh produce demand.
Apple Outlook for 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.
California Farmers Urge USMCA Renewal and Canadian Tariff Exemptions
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers, agribusiness leaders and state officials are urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to extend and strengthen the USMCA, and the Agricultural Coalition for the USMCA is urging the Trump administration to exempt all products from new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Commencement notices for water use.
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR mailing commencement notices to water users in the Kootenai River Basin; water rights claims must be filed for the adjudication.
Climate-Smart Farming Cuts and USDA Beef Export Data Errors
The Agribusiness Update
Lynda Hopkins, of the California Air Resources Board, criticized anticipated cuts to state-funded programs that incentivize climate-smart farming practices, and Democratic senators seeking answers from the USDA after a major error in U.S. beef export sales data.
Florida Expands Screwworm Precautions
Southeast Regional Ag News
New Sonora, Mexico detection prompts additional animal movement requirements.
Canadians Pull Out of Talks and Argentinian Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called steep new U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of his country’s goods “a miscalculation” after trade talks with Canada collapsed, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized a social media post by President Trump regarding beef imports.
Wheat Prices
Idaho Ag Today
Lower domestic wheat production forecast as expected, led to tightening of USDA's U.S. wheat balance sheet in August.
Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.
Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand
California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.
Fertilizer Prices to Stay Elevated
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from CoBank says fertilizer prices are likely to stay elevated through 2028.
More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
Farm of the Future
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Cargill workers approve 5‑year deal; farmers split on fertilizer buys as prices fall
Line on Agriculture
Cargill's Fort Morgan beef processing plant has resolved a three-month labor dispute with a new five-year agreement, allowing operations to resume around August 24th. Meanwhile, farmers are divided on whether to buy fertilizers now or wait due to fluctuating prices.