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Southeast Pork Alliance and AFBF Urges Resume Talks with Canada
The Agribusiness Update
During the Southeast Summer Conference in July, six state pork organizations announced the formation of the Southeast Pork Alliance, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is urging the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and Wheat Harvest Update
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. agricultural tractor sales dropped nearly 11% in July compared to last year, with combine sales down more than 5%, and Hard Red Winter wheat harvest is nearly complete, with less than 10% remaining, and the crop continues to grade U.S. No. 1.
Joint Ag Issues Summit and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Joint Ag Issues Summit will be held Aug. 20, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act could ultimately remove 500,000 to 1 million acres from production as farmers adapt to limited groundwater supplies, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
USMCA and Dairy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was something that had already been in process before July one, but July one was the trigger date.
Georgia Farm Equipment Scams and Cattle Groups React to Southern Border Reopening
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture warns ag community after receiving multiple reports of sophisticated online scams targeting farmers searching for farm equipment, and cattle groups support reopening of the southern border to live cattle from Mexico.
OSU Insect Cameras and Cattle Groups React to Southern Border Reopening
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a low-cost, semi-automated, AI-driven method that uses remote cameras to survey bumblebees and other insects, and cattle groups support reopening of the southern border to live cattle from Mexico.
Rural Health Disparities and Mexican Cattle Update
The Agribusiness Update
A new study says growing health disparities are contributing to workforce challenges across rural America, and USDA will begin reopening the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico next month.
WSU Homegrown Tour
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a fan of the Cougars, Northwest Cherries, or pears grown in Washington and Oregon, July has been a special month with the WSU Homegrown Tour.
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.
Post 4th of July Break Farm Bill Work
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress is back in session after the July 4th recess with Senate ag leaders resuming efforts to pass a new farm bill.
Fourth of July Food Safety
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of grills firing up for holiday meals, so don’t forget the importance of food safety when you’re cooking.
Holiday Celebrations Meet Summer Fire Risk
Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent rains have helped, but dry conditions still linger in parts of the region heading into the Fourth of July.
Fourth of July Food Prices and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
Your 4th cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the American Farm Bureau annual marketbasket survey, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Fuel Tax Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Judy Warnick wants Governor Bob Ferguson to suspend the state Climate Commitment Act carbon pricing scheme before an automatic 2% gas tax-hike hits on July 1st.
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.
New Food Labels Coming to California
California Ag Today
State standardizes date labels to reduce confusion and food waste.
USMCA Doubts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer says it’s likely the July 1st deadline to renegotiate the USMCA will pass without a final agreement.
Picture of the Year
Idaho Ag Today
Jennifer Cook got a great shot of the Sawtooth mountains with the Salmon River and grazing cattle in the foreground.
Aphid research
Idaho Ag Today
E. Idaho seed potato growers track aphid migrations with help of UI Extension pest trapping program