Specialty Crop Improvements

Fruit Grower Report
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.

The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More.

Southeast Regional Ag News
July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.

More Value, Same Beef

California Ag Today
July beef export volume held steady, but stronger global demand pushed export value higher.

Dairy meeting

Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls. 

Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

Cattle Research Meets the Rancher

California Ag Today
California researchers are invited to bring their beef cattle work directly to producers at this year’s Cattlemen’s Poster Session.

Who Wins With More Beef Imports?

California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analyzes the impact of the expanded tariff-rate quota.

Dairy Protein Increase and Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. dairy producers are stepping up efforts to increase the protein content of milk due to changing market incentives and global demand, and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs may not be directly aimed at American farmers, but ...!

Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Georgia

Southeast Regional Ag News
First confirmed case adds to concerns over the invasive grass pest across the Southeast.

USDA Sets Quarterly Reviews for New World Screwworm Response

California Ag Today
Livestock producers and industry groups will have regular opportunities to weigh in as APHIS updates its response playbook.

California Lettuce Growers Feel Fallout From Cyclospora Outbreak

California Ag Today
California growers face steep losses as consumer concerns surrounding a cyclospora outbreak weigh on lettuce and fresh produce demand.

Retaliatory Tariffs from Canada

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. farm exports face possible retaliatory Canadian tariffs after talks between the two nations collapsed, triggering 50% U.S. duties on many Canadian exports, including farm goods.

California Lettuce and Cyclospora and AFBF Urges Resume Talks with Canada

The Agribusiness Update
California lettuce was not implicated in a sprawling cyclospora outbreak that’s sickened thousands of people this summer, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is urging the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table.

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.

Georgia Helene Block Grant Payments Expected This Fall

Southeast Regional Ag News
More than $900 million has been requested against roughly $531 million in available disaster assistance.

Tarriff Free Beef to Enter the US, Brazil Fades as US Ethanol Competitor

Line on Agriculture
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef.

Brazil's ethanol industry expansion, driven by Chinese investment, is reducing Brazil's role in the global corn market.

Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline

Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.

Free Business Training Offered to California Ag Producers

California Ag Today
Business Launchpad offers nine weeks of training, coaching and networking for small- and mid-sized agricultural businesses.

Produce Imports Rise

Fruit Grower Report
During the past ten years, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables have climbed significantly.

Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand

California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.