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California's Millions of Pounds of Pumpkins Are Mostly for Show
California Ag Today
With 162 million pounds produced last year, California ranks second nationally, and more than 99% of its pumpkin acreage serves fresh and ornamental markets.
USDA Reorganization Halted and Beef Imports Below Expectations
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge has ordered the USDA to halt certain office closures and employee relocations tied to its reorganization, and additional beef imports under the President’s temporary tariff-rate quota fell well short of the first monthly target.
NRCS Meeting
Idaho Ag Today
NRCS Idaho to hold special State Technical Advisory Committee meeting
WOTUS Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau joined other agriculture stakeholders in submitting comments after reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed “Waters of the United States” Rule.
USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending
California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.
Fresh potatoes
Idaho Ag Today
Registration is now open for University of Idaho Extension’s inaugural Fresh Pack Potato Symposium.
Feral Swine Eradication and Klobuchar on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat of feral swine to American agriculture, and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she’s committed to working with Senate Ag Chair John Boozman to advance a new Farm Bill.
Ag Labor Needs
Fruit Grower Report
H-2A reform is just one of many labor challenges farmers are facing today that need to be fixed.
Election Year Politics Stalls New Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Election-year politics appear to have stalled the Senate farm bill.
Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
The award recognizes exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
California Ag Today
Family-owned poultry and egg operations have until October 23 to submit nominations.
USDA Seeks $11.1B Aid; USTR Recommends Lamb-Import Safeguard Probe
Line on Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlins has urged Congress to approve $11.1 billion in additional funding for farmers to provide temporary support while U.S. farm policy is reshaped. Meanwhile, the American Sheep Industry (ASI) welcomes a recommendation from the U.S. Trade Representative for a formal safeguard investigation into lamb imports, which could affect over 100,000 sheep farms and ranches
NRCS water proposal
Idaho Ag Today
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho is seeking proposals to expand the number of eligible watersheds enrolled.
Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.
Jenn Mariscal's message
Idaho Ag Today
Jenn Mariscol wasn’t sure she could talk about the tragedy in her family, losing her husband to suicide.
Japanese beetles in Rupert
Idaho Ag Today
Ag department continues to attack Japanese beetles
Blueberry Cracking
Fruit Grower Report
I asked Thiago Moraes, North America Sales Manager for Cultiva, what’s happening in blueberries during this stage that makes them vulnerable to environmental stress?
Specialty Crop Labor Fixes
Fruit Grower Report
2026 is a year with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.
Get help for mental health
Idaho Ag Today
Kathleen Jemmett is a mental health nurse and shares how people don't need to be scared to reach out for help.