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New IFBF Buiding
Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.
Pick-Your-Own Apple Adventures Await!
Southeast Regional Ag News
September is Georgia Grown Apple Month — whether you’re from Georgia or just next door, discover orchards, pick your own apples, and enjoy agritourism at its best
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
Part 2: Reconciliation Bill Capital Gains Changes
Line on Agriculture
An example of the capital gains tax changes that are in the new federal reconciliation bill.
Part 1: Reconciliation Bill Capital Gains Changes
Line on Agriculture
The new reconciliation bill includes a change for how capital gains tax payments may be made.
FFA Washington Leadership Conference and Fungus Smugglers Arrested
The Agribusiness Update
Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. are in Washington, D.C. for the Washington Leadership Conference, and two people from China are charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Not All Good Ideas Need Venture Capital
Farm of the Future
Venture capital has played a big role in funding ag tech innovation — and that’s a good thing, but plenty of innovations happen without it.
New farm categories
Idaho Ag Today
From time to time, USDA adjusts its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a glance report to include new categories.
New year and spuds
Idaho Ag Today
Several years ago, I talked with then President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission Frank Muir about New Year's and potatoes.
Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.
Venture Capital in Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Through startup experiences and a Stanford MBA, Andrew Minarick has learned that not all investment money is right for all businesses in agriculture.
Economic Cliff for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag bankers fear an economic cliff in farm country without a new farm bill.
Funding Growth of Agribusinesses
Farm of the Future
Investors like Jim Taylor at Forage Capital Partners are focused on companies that have a proven track record and a path to profitability.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Lab Meats Face Financing Woes and New USDA Data for Online Shopping
The Agribusiness Update
The last 12 months have been challenging for cultivated meat and seafood companies trying to raise capital, the USDA’s Economic Research Service’s Eating and Health Module captured, for the first time, national data concerning the prevalence and frequency of Americans online grocery shopping.
Washington Summit Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the Potato Expo behind them, the National Potato Council is looking ahead for next month's Washington Summit, the national potato industry meeting in the nation's Capital.