New NPC President

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council installed its 2026 Executive Committee leaders at the organization’s Washington Summit, including Ben Sklarczyk (SKLAR-zik) of Johannesburg, Michigan, elected to serve as the NPC's President for the next year.

Ag Groups Applaud Farm Bill and Push or Data Centers

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups applauded the House Ag Committee for bipartisan passage of Farm Bill 2.0 out of committee, and the tech industry’s relentless push for data centers in rural areas is seen by many farmers as a threat to their way of life.

SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of weeks after a Supreme Court ruling withdrew much of the authority the President was using to impose tariffs, we’re still waiting to see how this plays out.

Farm Bill Clears First Hurdle

Southeast Regional Ag News
The House Agriculture Committee advances the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 with a bipartisan 34 to 17 vote.

FarmPath Applications Open and National Potato Council Names New President

The Agribusiness Update
Applications are open for FarmPath, a national program designed to make farming more accessible and achievable for aspiring and beginning farmers, and he National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders during the group’s annual Washington Summit.

National Peanut Board Donates to FARE and New 10% Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Food Allergy Research & Education, or FARE, announced a $2.5 million investment from the National Peanut Board to accelerate a cure for food allergies, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.

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.

Fixing Ag Labor

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While it’s not the only challenge facing farmers and the ag industry today, ag labor reform is probably at the top of the list.

Buying American Cotton Act Gains Attention

Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council says retailers and industry leaders are backing the proposed legislation.

Downturn in Wine Consumption and China Ag Report Quality over Quantity

The Agribusiness Update
A recent downturn in global wine consumption has created ripple effects throughout the supply chain, and Beijing released the annual No. 1 Document, outlining national strategies and measures related to agriculture and rural development.

NACD Elections Include Georgia Farmer and China Ag Report Quality over Quantity

The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Conservation Districts Board elects Mark Masters of southwest Georgia as the association’s President-Elect, and Beijing released the annual No. 1 Document, outlining national strategies and measures related to agriculture and rural development.

Bee Bills Rising

California Ag Today
Almond growers are seeing higher colony costs while overall pollination value continues to grow.

American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected

The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.

American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected

The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.

Farm Bil Progress

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent news that House Ag Chair GT Thompson, of Pennsylvania, announced a new bit of legislation that could lead to the new Farm Bill is getting an enthusiastic welcome.

SCOTUS on Tariffs and FFA to Cooperate in Syngenta Investigation

The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court turned the U.S. trade landscape upside down with a decision Friday striking down the centerpiece of President Trump’s tariff program, and the National FFA will cooperate with a congressional inquiry examining one of its corporate sponsors, Syngenta.

Reaching Agreement on National Food

Idaho Ag Today
It's the latest component to the National Farm Security Action Plan, introduced by USDA and partners last summer.

Potato Leadership

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing leaders in the potato industry is what the Potato Leadership Education Foundation, or Potato LEAF, is all about.

National Farm Security Action Plan and Trade Agreement with Taiwan

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the National Farm Security Action Plan, and Taiwan will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99% of U.S. products.

Ag Land Sales Steady

Line on Agriculture
Despite challenges in the agricultural economy, farmland values are showing stability. Jim Ferguson of Farmers National Company notes that while commodity prices and farm profitability are under pressure, ag land prices remain steady