Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

Beef prices

Idaho Ag Today
A higher beef production forecast, per USDA's February meat outlook

Think butcher

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.

Sheep numbers.

Idaho Ag Today
Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides updates on inventories of sheep and goats.

UK and EU Beef Exports

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. meat exports are improving over the past year, with shipments growing to Latin America, Indonesia, South Korea and others, but there are two other significant markets that are sounding pretty good!

Challenging the 'Meat Industrial Complex'

Farm of the Future
Clifford Pollard of Cream Co Meats argues that supporting smaller companies and small producers is worth the effort.

Healthy Diet Starts on Farm

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a balanced diet shouldn’t be about elevating one food group over another.

Sustainable Meat at Scale

Farm of the Future
When you hear about how little of the food dollar goes to the farmer, you may wonder why we just can’t cut out some of the middlemen?

Developing a More Sustainable Meat Supply Chain

Farm of the Future
Working towards a more sustainable food system doesn’t necessarily have to start on a farm. Sometimes, it begins in the kitchen.

Besides China for U.S. Beef

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.

Class Certification Pending in Cattle Collusion Case

Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, represented by CEO Bill Boyer, is pursuing a legal case against three major beef packers, alleging collusion to manipulate cattle and beef prices from 2019 to early 2020.

Big Gains for U.S. Red Meat in Central America

California Ag Today
Record-setting exports and new education efforts are boosting demand for American protein.

Quality U.S. Meat Wins Fans in Costa Rica

Southeast Regional Ag News
Growing demand and targeted training are strengthening the connection between U.S. producers and Central American buyers.

Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad

Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

Made in USA Labeling Rule and Reviving Farm Bill

The Agribusiness Update
A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States, and Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January.

Besides China for U.S. Beef

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.

U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan

California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.

Bison meat

Idaho Ag Today
"Buying Local" has become important for many consumers, but there's a shortage of local butcher shop facilities and skilled employees.

JBS Plant Closing in LA and Dietary Guidelines

The Agribusiness Update
JBS announced plans to close one of its facilities outside of Los Angeles, and every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.