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Vilsack to Speak at Brooks Event and Ag Lending Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will make a presentation at this year's D.W. Brooks Signature Event Nov. 19 at the University of Georgia, and Ag lending at commercial banks continued to grow during the second quarter.
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.
GOP Pushing Farm Assistance and Rural Mainstreet Index Down
The Agribusiness Update
GOP lawmakers are pushing to attach roughly $11 billion in direct farm assistance to a defense spending package, and rural bankers are growing more concerned about the farm economy as higher fuel and fertilizer costs weigh on producers.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
California Ag Today
Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
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?
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.
AI in Ag Attitudes Differ and Crude Oil Prices Ease
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the U.S. and Argentina have sharply different views about the benefits of artificial intelligence in agriculture, and crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting more pressure on the farm economy.
What’s Being Left Behind at Peanut Harvest?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UGA Extension says checking harvest losses can help growers identify equipment adjustments before pounds are left in the field.
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.
Could Volcanoes Help Southern Soil?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida study is putting volcanic rock dust to the test on cropland and cattle pastures.
California Ag Tech Show and China's Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Ag technology took center stage at a field day last month as a dozen developers showed off “smart” weeders, autonomous bird hazers and an autonomous lettuce harvester, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.
The Martian, But Make It Florida
Southeast Regional Ag News
USF researchers are turning human waste into plant nutrients for future food production in space.
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.
Agriculture and Data Centers
Fruit Grower Report
More research is needed on the relationship between agriculture and data centers.
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.
Cheese Names Debate and USDA Aid to American Beef Herd
The Agribusiness Update
A dispute over cheese names has become a sticking point in U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, and USDA is rolling out a broad package of programs aimed at rebuilding America’s beef herd and strengthening the nation’s cattle industry.
More Details from USDA on Data Modernization, Farmer Sentiment Up
Line on Agriculture
The USDA has launched a data modernization plan to enhance digital experiences with farmers.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 135 in August, driven by optimism about the future, with a 13-point increase in future expectations.
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Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
First confirmed case adds to concerns over the invasive grass pest across the Southeast.