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ASCF Deadline
Fruit Grower Report
USDA is reminding agricultural producers affected by rising production costs that the deadline to apply for key financial assistance programs is fast approaching.
Georgia Interstate Shipment Agreement and SAWA Reaction Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement, and a Republican-backed ag labor bill is drawing mixed reactions as lawmakers debate changes to the H-2A farmworker program.
USDA Plants New Roots on TikTok
California Ag Today
After years of federal scrutiny surrounding the platform, the Department of Agriculture is now sharing videos with the public.
From Ban Talks to TikTok
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's new social media account highlights a striking shift in Washington's relationship with the platform.
Specialty Crop Assistance Deadline
Fruit Grower Report
If you grow tree fruit in these difficult times, or any other specialty crop for that matter, a deadline for assistance is fast approaching.
Senate Farm Bill - Maybe
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit.
Election Year Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Decades of House Ag bipartisanship was already declining, but election-year politics seems to have done it in last week.
New World Screwworm in Texas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wednesday night, the USDA received official confirmation of the first case of New World Screwworm in Texas.
California Cherry Challenges and Expanding Domestic Fertilizer Production
The Agribusiness Update
Fortunes went from bad to worse this year for California cherry growers, and the USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production.
Governor Kemp Signs Ag Bills and Expanding Domestic Fertilizer Production
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law 10 bills related to agriculture and forestry, and the USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production.
Aid for Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer assured lawmakers the administration is both aware of and working to help struggling farmers.
USDA and Seafood
Idaho Ag Today
For the first time in a long time, commercial fishermen are being recognised for what we truly are…Food producers.
Ag Trade Deficit Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news from the USDA that America’s ag trade deficit has dropped significantly in the past year.
New Tax Benefits
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the April 15th tax deadline in a couple of days, farmers are looking for shelters and other benefits they may not have had in the past.
Payment and Tax Changes in OBBBA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Payment limit relief and new tax breaks will help producers this season under the president’s tax and spending bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.
California Farmworkers Day and Renewable Fuels Standard
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau recognized efforts in the state Legislature to honor farmworkers through the designation of Farmworkers Day, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.
Georgia Farm Dog Contest and Renewable Fuels Standard
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is looking to recognize a furry farm hero through its 2026 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.
Product of USA
Idaho Ag Today
The voluntary product of USA label standard for meat, poultry and egg products has been in effect since January 1st.