USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain

California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.

USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.

Dietary Update for Potatoes Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, certain advocacy groups have shifted their efforts and instead want potatoes categorized with grains.

Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.

Dietary Update for Potatoes Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, certain advocacy groups have shifted their efforts and instead want potatoes categorized with grains.

CRP for 40 years

Idaho Ag Today
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of what many consider the Agriculture Department's flagship conservation program.

Shutdown Til Monday?

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.

John Deere Acquires GUSS Automation

Farm of the Future
John Deere recently announced the acquisition of GUSS, short for Global Unmanned Spray System.

Technology Stack For Precision Spraying

Farm of the Future
Nick Einck and his team at Chandler Co-Op are partnering with Sentera, a John Deere-owned company to implement state-of-the-art precision on sprayers.

Possible Government Shutdown

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A government shutdown looms in less than three weeks and lawmakers still can’t agree on how to avert it or the impact on constituents, including farmers and ranchers.

John Deere Partners With The Reservoir

Farm of the Future
John Deere recently announced the start of a strategic collaboration with the Reservoir, a California-based agricultural technology on-farm incubator.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

John Deere Invests in High Value Crops

Farm of the Future
The company also has been making some big inroads into offering technology to high value crops, things like vegetables, tree crops and vines.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State

California Ag Today
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.

Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule

California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.

Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity

California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

New Bill Could Boost Demand for California-Grown Cotton

California Ag Today
The Buying American Cotton Act, supported by the National Cotton Council, aims to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton—benefiting California producers through new tax incentives.

John Deere's New Technology Trends

Line on Agriculture
More specific farming technology can lead to reduced chemical use and increased efficacy