Cosmic Crisp Popularity Booms

Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.

Potatoes Struggle with Japanese Access

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite any optimism ahead of a recent meeting with Japanese trade officials, U.S. fresh potatoes are still a NO GO export to Japan.

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.

Farmers Vote

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says every farmer should make his or her voice heard at the ballot box this year.

GFB Dog of the Year Award and U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Stall

The Agribusiness Update
Riggs, a tri-red Australian Shepherd who lives on Shadow Lane Farm in Morgan County was named the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico have stalled over steel and aluminum tariffs.

Need For Guestworkers

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says it's a big problem here in the PNW.

ARS-WSU Open New Research Facility and Diesel Supplies Remain Tight

The Agribusiness Update
The Ag Research Service and Washington State University have opened a new 100,000-square-foot Plant Bioscience Research Building in Pullman to advance agricultural research, and Diesel supplies could remain tight well into next year as disruptions in the Middle East and Russia limit production.

Peanut Council to Mexico City and Diesel Supplies Remain Tight

The Agribusiness Update
A delegation from the American Peanut Council just returned from Mexico City where they engaged in the latest crop updates and research on peanuts from both countries, and Diesel supplies could remain tight well into next year as disruptions in the Middle East and Russia limit production.

Frozen Vs Fresh Raspberries

Fruit Grower Report
Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.

Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.

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?

Cosmic Crisp Popularity

Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.

Raspberry Numbers Due

Fruit Grower Report
With the due date for Washington Red Raspberry harvest numbers coming up, that means we’ll soon have a better idea of what this year’s crop really looked like.

Need for More Guestworkers

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that finding adequate, affordable ag labor is a huge challenge for farmers, especially in recent years.

Farm Credit System Stable and Senate Farm Bill Praised

The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Credit System remains financially sound, but rising credit risk is becoming a concern, and Ag groups praise the Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill for permanently transferring the Food for Peace program to USDA.

Online Marketing for Washington Raspberries

Fruit Grower Report
Advertising in newspapers, and on radio and TV is fine, but in this day and age there are other options that provide good opportunities to sell your products, like Washington Frozen Raspberries.

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.

Year-Round E15 Continues to Be Top Priority for AFBF, POTUS Expand Meat Processing

Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation continues to push federal legislation that will allow for year-round sales of E15 fuel

President Donald Trump also addressed the beef packing industry's market dominance, expressing his intention to empower more farmers and ranchers to process their own meat.

California, It’s Time to Pick Your Favorites

California Ag Today
People’s Choice voting is open for California Farm Bureau’s Farm Dog and photo contests through September 7.

Apple Outlook for 2026

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.