Trump Signs Japan Trade Deal and USDA's Public Comment Period Extended

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed an order to implement a trade agreement with Japan that's expected to increase U.S. ag sales by $8 billion a year, and the USDA extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to September 30.

Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall

The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.

Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall

The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.

Easing Burdens on Citrus Growers and

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and the FDA announce plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing updated standards for pasteurized orange juice, and

California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next

The Agribusiness Update
While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,

California farmers have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.

Georgia Dairy Referendum and Skinny Farm Bill Next

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia dairy farmers have overwhelmingly approved two statewide referendums to continue and expand funding for dairy education, marketing, and research, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.

ICE Raids on Farms

Fruit Grower Report
Despite recent assurances from President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Homeland Security has now reversed guidance and says it WILL conduct immigration raids on farms.

Over-pumping of California Groundwater and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
A new report found subsidence in the California's Central Valley has restricted the amount of water the state can deliver each year, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.

UGA Grand Farm Groundbreaking and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
The future of farming was on display May 2 at the University of Georgia Grand Farm groundbreaking in Perry, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.

Summer Grilling Safety and Farm Production Costs Forecast to Drop

The Agribusiness Update
As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill for your next cookout, the USDA shares some safety tips, and farm sector production expenses are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion, or 2.9%, this year.

Idaho potato plates

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho brings back retro ‘famous potatoes’ license plates

Robots and AI in the Kitchen and House Ag Committee Budget

The Agribusiness Update
Professors at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, are conducting a research project on the ethical implications of robotics and AI in the kitchen, and House Ag Committee votes along party lines to advance cuts in food aid spending to pay for Republicans’ domestic policy and farm bill programs.

American Peanut Council to Japan and House Ag Committee Budget

The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council was in Japan last week to engage with trade officials, importers, manufacturers, and other key stakeholders, and House Ag Committee votes along party lines to advance cuts in food aid spending to pay for Republicans’ domestic policy and farm bill programs.

SNAP Reform

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.

FWMA Reintroduced Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

FWMA Reintroduced Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

Republicans Counter Prop 12 and Corn Soy Wheat Sales Plunge

The Agribusiness Update
Republican Senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would strike down California's animal-welfare law created through Proposition 12, and sales of corn, soybeans and wheat all plunged week to week in the seven days that ended on April 3, according to data from the USDA.

Responsible Energy and GOP

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.

Tariffs and Trump Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.

Tariffs and Trump Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.