Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Beef Prices Down for Producers

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau, and Farm Credit, presented NC farmer Jim Hartman with its Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and consumers paid 7% more for beef while cattle producers received 10% less, according to AFBA.

Invasive Plant Found in Oregon and Beef Prices Down for Producers

The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed, for the first time, A-rated Hydrilla verticillata on private property in Jackson County, and consumers paid 7% more for beef while cattle producers received 10% less, according to AFBA.

A FIELDS-Level Announcement

Idaho Ag Today
News from the fields. USDA's Fertilizer Investment and Expansion for long term domestic supply program.

Fertilizer Funding Finds a Home in the Southeast

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida, Virginia, and Tennessee are included in a nationwide push to expand domestic production.

Will More American-Made Fertilizer Mean Lower Costs?

California Ag Today
California is part of a national manufacturing push, with USDA projecting potential fertilizer price reductions.

Will More Imported Beef Mean Cheaper Beef?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm Bureau says the answer is far from certain.

Canada Retaliates with Tariffs, US Ethanol Opportunities Abound

Line on Agriculture
Canada is retaliating against U.S. tariffs with new duties of up to 50% on American products, including fish, cheese, and milk, effective September 8.

Meanwhile, Guatemala is preparing to launch its E10 program, which could significantly boost U.S. ethanol exports, with the U.S. planning to increase ethanol production by an additional 1 billion gallons over the next 36 months. Japan and Mexico are also transitioning to E10, creating substantial new markets for ethanol.

Cattle Prices High, Margins Tight — Packers Hit with Class-Action Suit

Line on Agriculture
Cattle prices are strong but rising input costs and inflation are squeezing producer margins, while a federal judge has certified a class-action alleging major packers manipulated markets (2015–2020) by slowing slaughter and coordinating purchases to depress prices.

Dairy Export Expansion Strategy

Line on Agriculture
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is looking to expand and diversify its dairy export strategy through Project Diversify, a data-driven initiative that simplifies complex export market information into actionable insights for exporters.

Southeast Processors Could Qualify for Grants Up to $2 Million

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is making $60 million available through its latest Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

USDA Efforts to Boost Fertilizer Production

Farm of the Future
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a few major steps toward strengthening American fertilizer production.

Hurricane Insurance Expansion and U.S. Meat Record Sales

The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a significant expansion of the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option, and U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing meat protein despite higher grocery prices.

Mushrooms, demand and labor

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. mushroom growers are having problems meeting the growing consumer demand for fresh mushrooms.

Part 1: US Wheat Hooks Salmon Feed Market

Line on Agriculture
US wheat is being explored as a key ingredient in salmon feed in South American aquaculture.

Fertilizer availability

Idaho Ag Today
An announcement of long term efforts to address low fertilizer supplies and increased fertilizer prices.

USDA Announces an All-Government Approach to Help Handle Fertilizer Issues

Line on Agriculture
The USDA is addressing rising fertilizer prices, which are particularly problematic for farmers as planting season begins. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlines a multi-faceted government effort to increase production and stabilize supply.

Export Boost for California Agriculture

California Ag Today
New USDA investments aim to help growers expand their reach beyond U.S. borders.

Monarch Tractor’s Rise and Reset

California Ag Today
The Livermore-based innovator pivots after reportedly selling assets to Caterpillar.

California Quarantine Areas Grow After New Detections

California Ag Today
Residential findings prompt additional restrictions tied to fruit fly activity and citrus greening.

National Barley Yield Contest

Idaho Ag Today
The inaugural year of the National Barley Yield Contest (NBYC) concluded with a new U.S. record.