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Fruit Grower Report
As FIRA USA in Yakima quickly approaches, October 20-22, there are some who still wonder what you might see if you attend.
WSTFA Annual Meeting
Fruit Grower Report
A reminder for those of you in the tree fruit industry that the 2026 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting is fast approaching, December 7-9.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
California Ag Today
Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
Southeast Universities Land New Poultry Research Funding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Four regional universities are among five institutions sharing $465,000 for industry-focused research.
Food Waste Prevention Week and US-China Tariff Reduction
The Agribusiness Update
Washington communities are taking action to keep food out of landfills and support a healthier, more resilient food system, and the U.S. and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods traded between the two countries, including U.S. ag commodities.
GFB's I Farm - I Vote Campaign and US-China Tariff Reduction
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau's I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and the U.S. and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods traded between the two countries, including U.S. ag commodities.
Xi and Trump Talk Trade and Diesel Prices Skyrocket
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Trump in Washington last week and agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10, and record-high diesel prices are pressuring farmers while the Trump administration considers whether restricting diesel exports could provide relief.
Georgia Tightens Screwworm Safeguards Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s response serves as a reminder for Southeast livestock owners to check requirements before moving animals.
California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
Need for More Guestworkers
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.
NASDA's New President
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, Derek Sandison was just elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture for 2026-27.
NM Port of Entry Opening, EPA Spends Time with Farmers
Line on Agriculture
New Mexico may reopen the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican cattle as soon as September 24 while USDA continues its phased reopening of southern border livestock crossings.
Jim Macy, Region 7 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, discussed issues of concern to the agriculture industry, including diesel emission fluid, death, WOTUS, common-sense rulemaking, and following the rule of law.
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Digital Crop Reporting
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Digital crop acreage reporting has just gone national, rather than the way it used to be at FSA county offices.
Wheat Market & Black Sea and USDA Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Warfare between Russia and Ukraine is elevating uncertainty in global wheat markets as attacks threaten agricultural infrastructure around the Black Sea, and Farmers are reporting difficulty obtaining federal conservation assistance after substantial staffing reductions at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Georgia Eases Screwworm Entry Rules
Southeast Regional Ag News
New Mexico animals return to standard entry requirements, while additional restrictions remain for animals coming from Texas.
US-Candada Trade Disputes and Wheat Harvest Progress
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S.–Canada trade dispute is creating new concerns for American farmers as retaliatory tariffs and import restrictions kick in, and the 2026 wheat harvest continues to make progress, with hard red winter wheat now complete and soft white wheat nearing the finish line.
Winegrape Sales Still Down and 2026 Cover Crop Report
The Agribusiness Update
With harvest underway, California farmers are again struggling to find buyers for their winegrapes, and the 2026 National Cover Crop Report indicates growing interest in cover crops.
Online Greenhouse Training and 2026 Cover Crop Report
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrient Management Level 2 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, and the 2026 National Cover Crop Report indicates growing interest in cover crops.