Strong Start for Beef Variety Meat Exports

California Ag Today
Early 2026 data shows significant gains in value and steady global demand.

Pork Performs, Variety Meats Deliver

Southeast Regional Ag News
Solid pork export growth meets surging demand for beef variety meats worldwide.

National Barley Yield Contest

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

California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out

California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.

Mid-South Farm and Gin Show and Americans Support E15

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmer competitiveness, input costs, and commodity prices were among the top concerns in a recent Southern Cotton Ginners Association survey, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.

California Dairy Shines at Global Pizza Expo

California Ag Today
From chef demos to competition pies, California cheeses took a leading role in pizza innovation on the world stage.

The Growing Role of Imported Beef

Southeast Regional Ag News
As U.S. production declines, global supply is stepping in to support ground beef demand.

Cotton Planting Season Begins Under Economic Strain

Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders say rising costs continue to challenge profitability.

A Global Story Behind Every Burger

California Ag Today
Increasing beef imports are playing a key role in maintaining U.S. ground beef availability.

A Global Appetite for Peanuts

Southeast Regional Ag News
Strong interest in American brands signals opportunity in one of Southeast Asia’s largest markets.

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.

Farm security

Idaho Ag Today
Farm security is national security. And from that context, USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan involves interagency partners.

Growing Through the Fight

California Ag Today
Scientists discover how plants can resist disease without slowing down.

Grow Stronger, Not Smaller

Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists find a way for crops to fight disease without sacrificing yield.

World wheat production

Idaho Ag Today
Another addition to a record world wheat production forecast for the current marketing year.

Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year

California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.

Ag Groups Applaud Farm Bill and Push or Data Centers

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups applauded the House Ag Committee for bipartisan passage of Farm Bill 2.0 out of committee, and the tech industry’s relentless push for data centers in rural areas is seen by many farmers as a threat to their way of life.

Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2026 Enrollment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Growers can now sign up for the new crop year and explore a voluntary opportunity to showcase regenerative farming practices.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.