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American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected
The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.
American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected
The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.
Specialty Crop Relief
Fruit Grower Report
Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
USMCA Hearing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the review process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement sent to begin later this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a closer look at the deal last week.
Tough times in farm country
Idaho Ag Today
According to an annual report by University of Idaho economists, the financial condition of Idaho agriculture is mixed, but mostly not good.
Farm Income Decline-USDA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA released its initial 2026 farm income forecast and as expected, shows a further decline in overall farm income, offset only by government payments.
FFA and politicians
Idaho Ag Today
On January 26th the Idaho statehouse was flooded with a sea of blue FFA jackets as part of the Cenarrusa FFA Day on the Hill.
Growth Energy on Year-round E15 and National Ag Day in March
The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is unhappy after a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the government funding bill, and USDA launches new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons.
Agricultural Viability in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Governor's Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho
USDA Sets Conservation Deadline
California Ag Today
A January 15, 2026 batching deadline aims to ensure fair access to USDA conservation funding.
January 15 Key for Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
NRCS is urging producers to plan ahead for the first funding round of major conservation initiatives.
Beef 2025 Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, takes a look back at the catte industry in 2025.
The Root Cause of Farm Stress
California Ag Today
University of Georgia research shows farmers don’t want help managing stress, they want help managing the financial pressures causing it.
Florida Clears Way for Santa and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Another Christmas appears to have gone off without a hitch after Florida removed any government red tape that would have interfered with Santa Claus making his Christmas Eve journey across the Sunshine State, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
Ag trade with Vietnam
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently led an agricultural trade mission to Vietnam.
Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With $11 billion of the $12 billion in Bridge Assistance going to row crop producers, I asked U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse, what about our specialty crop growers?
Meet Screwworm.gov
California Ag Today
USDA launches Screwworm.gov to centralize federal information and support Secretary Rollins’ whole-of-government plan to combat the New World screwworm.
China Trade Investigation-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. government is investigating potentially unfair trading practices from China. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers across the country are being hurt by broken promises.