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2026 Florida Farm Bill Becomes Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials say the measure delivers resources and protections for farmers and families.
Potatoes to Japan-Wyden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Idaho’s Mike Crapo wrote a letter, signed by 66 of their colleagues, encouraging the President to make getting U.S. fresh potato access into Japan.
Georgia Wine Highway Passport and Farm Bill 2.0 Moves to House
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Wine Producers have launched the Georgia Wine Highway Passport, a new digital program powered by the tech company Bandwango, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.
Streamlining the process for ag producers
Idaho Ag Today
Streamlining the process for ag producers to apply for various USDA programs.
FarmPath Applications Open and National Potato Council Names New President
The Agribusiness Update
Applications are open for FarmPath, a national program designed to make farming more accessible and achievable for aspiring and beginning farmers, and he National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders during the group’s annual Washington Summit.
Farm Labor Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress could soon be considering not just a new farm bill, but farm labor legislation.
National Farm Security Action Plan and Trade Agreement with Taiwan
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the National Farm Security Action Plan, and Taiwan will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99% of U.S. products.
Trade Deal Maintains Lemon Tariff
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual says the agreement preserves current tariffs and strengthens U.S. leverage on unfair trade practices.
California's Prop 12 Support Questions and Year-round E15 Left Out
The Agribusiness Update
Analysis is out for a letter, widely promoted by animal rights operatives, allegedly signed by 5,000 “farmers and producers” who support California’s Prop 12, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.
Florida Ag's Cost-Share Program and Year-round E15 Left Out
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that $6.3 million for Florida landowners through two cost-share programs, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.
Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan
California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
Fresh Fruit Like Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Promoting the availability and benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables is the focus of many in the ag industry, including the International Fresh Produce Association.
Rollins Challenges California Agricultural Land Proposal
California Ag Today
USDA Secretary urges Governor Newsom to abandon a land equity proposal under review by California lawmakers.
More potato data
Idaho Ag Today
I asked USDA research economist Catharine Weber about the quantity of potatoes consumed by people both in our country and world-wide.
Florida Seeks New Partners to Feed Kids Through Summer BreakSpot
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida agriculture officials are calling on community groups to help deliver free summer meals to children in low-income families.
Mixed Month for U.S. Meat Exports as Pork Leads and Beef Lags
California Ag Today
Despite challenges in China for beef, pork and lamb continued to see solid international demand.
Cary Schwartz saddles
Idaho Ag Today
More than 50 years ago, the parents of Cary Schwarz gave him a Tandy Leathercraft kit, starting his lifelong fascination with leather.
Rural Revitalization and Farm Bill Extension Does Little
The Agribusiness Update
The New Democrat Coalition unveils sweeping Rural Revitalization Agenda aimed at boosting healthcare access, strengthening farm economy and expanding broadband in underserved communities, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.
Stay Almond-Ready With Your Continuing Education
California Ag Today
Finish your free DPR and CCA credits through the Almond Learning Hub before the year ends.