National Ag Day Celebration and Trade Mission to Vietnam

The Agribusiness Update
As the nation celebrated National Ag Day Tuesday, the National Agricultural Aviation Association honored aerial applicators, and the USDA launches a trade mission to Vietnam.

The TOTAL Survey

Idaho Ag Today
How many acres of U.S. farmland is rented to ag producers for growing crops?

Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs

The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer ‌amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.

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.

Pear Consumption Boost

Fruit Grower Report
According to Pear Bureau Northwest’s president and CEO, CarrieAnn Arias, is part of a new campaign to help consumers understand that pears can be part of your healthier diet …

Ag Groups Urge Congress to Finish Farm Bill and More Farmers Turn to Specialty Crops

The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Congress to move quickly on a new Farm Bill, and some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits.

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.

Beef prices

Idaho Ag Today
A higher beef production forecast, per USDA's February meat outlook

Specialty Crop Assistance Update

Fruit Grower Report
Specialty crop growers are paying close attention as the USDA announced up to $1 billion, and possibly more, in bridge assistance payments available for Specialty Crop growers.

Downturn in Wine Consumption and China Ag Report Quality over Quantity

The Agribusiness Update
A recent downturn in global wine consumption has created ripple effects throughout the supply chain, and Beijing released the annual No. 1 Document, outlining national strategies and measures related to agriculture and rural development.

NACD Elections Include Georgia Farmer and China Ag Report Quality over Quantity

The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Conservation Districts Board elects Mark Masters of southwest Georgia as the association’s President-Elect, and Beijing released the annual No. 1 Document, outlining national strategies and measures related to agriculture and rural development.

Bee Bills Rising

California Ag Today
Almond growers are seeing higher colony costs while overall pollination value continues to grow.

daho's plant product exports

Idaho Ag Today
The total value of plant product exports from Idaho was put at $1.77 billion in 2024, a 6 percent increase.

Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing

The Agribusiness Update
In 2025, Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings, a 46% increase from 2024, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.

Pear Output 2025-26

Fruit Grower Report
With the 2025 pear harvest in the rear view now, Pacific Northwest growers can be found a bit relieved with a 78% increase over the 2024 crop.

California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs

The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.

National Peanut Board Tri-Annual Meeting and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board and committee meetings March 2–4, in Atlanta, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.

Sheep numbers.

Idaho Ag Today
Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides updates on inventories of sheep and goats.

RFK Jr on Beef Inventory

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr is asking cattle producers to increase their herd size.