US Ethanol Poised for Growth, MCOOL Order Signed by POTUS

Line on Agriculture
Guatemala is set to launch its E10 ethanol program, with a significant increase in ethanol imports last year. The U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council anticipates a growing global demand for U.S. ethanol, with Japan and Mexico transitioning to E10 by 2030, creating markets of 1.4 billion and 1.6 billion gallons, respectively.

President Trump signs executive order for

Cattle Research Meets the Rancher

California Ag Today
California researchers are invited to bring their beef cattle work directly to producers at this year’s Cattlemen’s Poster Session.

Agriculture and Data Centers

Fruit Grower Report
More research is needed on the relationship between agriculture and data centers.

USDA Looks to Modernize How It Builds Crop Estimates

California Ag Today
With farmer survey response rates declining, USDA is looking to satellites, streamlined reporting and new technology to strengthen agricultural data.

House Ag Chair Seeks Extension, Beef Import Plan Seen as Political Show

Line on Agriculture
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs.

President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground beef to aid ranchers and rebuild herds. However, AgMarket.net broker Tim Strunk views this as a political move rather than an economic solution.

Fresh potatoes

Idaho Ag Today
Registration is now open for University of Idaho Extension’s inaugural Fresh Pack Potato Symposium.

Cattle Industry Stability Concerns, Corn for Use in Ethanal Increases

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. cattle industry is poised for growth due to incentives in the One Big, Beautiful Bill" and favorable rain conditions. However, concerns arise from the U.S. President's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of beef, which could undermine domestic cattle production and stability.

US ethanol production's corn consumption has risen, with 474.7 million bushels used in July, a 2% increase from June. This highlights a potential strain on the agricultural sector.

USDA Rethinks the Numbers Behind Crop Reports

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new modernization plan looks to ease the survey burden on farmers while bringing satellite imagery and other technology into USDA data collection.

A farmer's weed philosophy

Idaho Ag Today
Charlie Johnson of Johnson Farms has thoughts on crop rotation and weed control.

Who Wins With More Beef Imports?

California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analyzes the impact of the expanded tariff-rate quota.

Fake Cattle, Real Money: Livestock Scam Warning

Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama agriculture officials warn social media cattle buyers to watch for fraudulent sellers and even AI-generated livestock images.

USDA Plans $57.5 Million Fresh Citrus Buy

California Ag Today
California growers are expected to benefit as USDA targets oranges, grapefruit and mandarins through its Section 32 program.

Weather, drought and farming

Idaho Ag Today
I called Idaho Farm Bureau spokesperson Sean Ellis to find out how Idaho farmers are progressing with their crops.

Ag Trade Deficit Down

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite controversy over the president’s trade policy, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says the administration’s overseas efforts are paying off for agriculture.

Ag Not Appreciated

Fruit Grower Report
The farm economy in Washington and around the country is in crisis, but that crisis is not getting the attention it deserves.

Farm Bureau Weighs In as California Legislative Session Ends

California Ag Today
Wolf funding and grazing goats bring wins, while autonomous farm equipment remains unfinished business.

Big Idaho Potato Truck

Idaho Ag Today
The Big Idaho Potato Truck doesn’t need to be at a parade or festival to draw a crowd. Sometimes it just needs to stop for gas.

Florida Takes Aim at Southern Pine Beetle Threat

Southeast Regional Ag News
Assistance program helps private forest landowners strengthen pine stands as neighboring states face beetle outbreaks.

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.

Constellation announces $100 million

Idaho Ag Today
Constellation announces $100 million investment that includes Idaho farmers.