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Invasive Plant Found in Oregon and Beef Prices Down for Producers
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed, for the first time, A-rated Hydrilla verticillata on private property in Jackson County, and consumers paid 7% more for beef while cattle producers received 10% less, according to AFBA.
Ag Overtime's Negative Impact
Fruit Grower Report
We told you recently about a new study from WSU showing that the ag overtime law in our state is not a benefit to anyone in agriculture. So now, lawmakers need to fix the problem.
Global Food Inflation and Certified Angus Beef Sales Record
The Agribusiness Update
Global food inflation could accelerate in the coming months and persist well into next year, and Certified Angus Beef sold more than 1.2 billion pounds globally during its 48th fiscal year.
California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Georgia National Fair and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
October is harvest season and worthy of celebration, so the Georgia Farm Bureau recommends a visit to the Georgia National Fair now thru Oct. 18, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Needs in Olympia for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
With an election around the corner and the potential for new voices in Olympia next year, the ag industry is pleading for help.
Cherry Institute Joins WSTFA Annual Meeting
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting and the Cherry Institute will be partnering for the first time this year.
Farm Bill Doubts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The future of a long-delayed farm bill may depend on what voters decide in November.
What Super El Niño Means
Fruit Grower Report
You’ve undoubtedly heard the reports or warning that we’ve now shifted into a Super El Niño situation after four years of declared drought, but will it be as bad as some suggest?
Ag Overtime Study by WSU & CLL
Fruit Grower Report
A new study appears to support farm sector fears about Washington state’s ag overtime law and the damage it’s done.
WAEF Celebrates
Fruit Grower Report
It’s been a fantastic summer for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.
Georgia Farm Bureau Membership Grows and Tyson Profits Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau increased its overall membership for the first time in 11 years, pushing numbers to 216,621 statewide, and Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 profit and sales forecasts.
OSU Grape - Wine Smoke Analysis and USDA Technology Project
The Agribusiness Update
The Smoke, Wine, and Grapes Analytical Chemistry Lab at Oregon State University is open for business, and USDA is launching a pilot project that relies more heavily on technology to improve its U.S. crop acreage and yield estimates.
Farm Bill Likelihood
Fruit Grower Report
There are some doubts out there among lawmakers about the likelihood of getting a new Farm Bill done this year, but there’ also still some hope out there.
GFB Commodity Award and Summer Dessert Fruits
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau presented Representative Lynn Smith with its 2026 GFB Commodity Award, and the summer abundance of U.S.-grown produce makes it the perfect time to enjoy fruit pies and other desserts.
Good Fruit Grower Adapts
Fruit Grower Report
Some big changes or updates have been made and will be made at Good Fruit Grower Magazine, celebrating their 80th year in publication, by keeping up with the times.
Feral Swine Eradication and Klobuchar on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat of feral swine to American agriculture, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she’s committed to working with Senate Ag Chair John Boozman to advance a new Farm Bill.
Joint Ag Issues Summit and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Joint Ag Issues Summit will be held Aug. 20, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act could ultimately remove 500,000 to 1 million acres from production as farmers adapt to limited groundwater supplies, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
Adoption of High-Tech Sprayers and Farmland Values Climb
The Agribusiness Update
An increasing number of California specialty crop farmers are minimizing labor and chemical costs through the adoption of high-tech herbicide sprayers, and the average value of U.S. cropland has climbed above $6,000 an acre for the first time.