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New Strawberry Varieties Help and Court Rules Against New Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The introduction of new commercial strawberry varieties has raised expectations for an industry turnaround after years of declining production, and federal trade court ruled President Trump unlawfully used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a 10% global tariff.
DOJ Investigates Beef and Dems Draw Farm Bill Batte Lines
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, and battle lines are being drawn in the Senate for a possible late May or early June markup of the recently passed House farm bill.
Too Many Problems in Ag
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop says the state of Washington has created an environment for agriculture that is ALWAYS challenging!
USDA Crop Report Changes and Rented Farmland Acres Grow
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.
Citrus Comeback Tool
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA-approved rootstock targets citrus greening at the source.
Potato plantings down
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres could be down this year, according to spud growers who are facing high input costs and low farm-level potato prices production.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
USDA Rolls Out Textile Industry Support
California Ag Today
Funding through Pima cotton and wool programs aims to rebuild U.S. manufacturing.
Western mountain snowpack
Idaho Ag Today
The bottom line regarding the state of western mountain snowpack levels and a projected lack of water runoff to fill irrigation and municipal reservoirs
Pork Performs, Variety Meats Deliver
Southeast Regional Ag News
Solid pork export growth meets surging demand for beef variety meats worldwide.
California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.
California Exports to China Down and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
California agricultural exports to China saw a 64% decline last year, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
California Farmers Feel Impact of Renewed Trade Fight
California Ag Today
Exports to China fell sharply in 2025, according to new findings from agricultural economists.
Behind the Grocery Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Most of what consumers spend on food never makes it back to the farm.
Pressure Builds on Beef Packers
California Ag Today
New insights show how limited cattle supplies are forcing gradual but significant industry changes.
War Impact on California Ag and Ethanol Exports Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, now in its third week, is taking a toll on California’s high-value agriculture sector, and U.S. ethanol exports declined slightly to start the year.
GFB President's Trip to D.C. and Ethanol Exports Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Georgia Farm Bureau Presidents’ trip to Washington, D.C., provided members the opportunity to interact directly with Georgia’s congressional delegation, and U.S. ethanol exports declined slightly to start the year.
Fewer Cattle, Big Consequences
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new newsletter from Derrell Peel explains how shrinking herd sizes are forcing changes in beef packing capacity.
California Tomato Acreage Down and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
California’s processing tomato acreage is set to decline for a third straight year, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.