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.

Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.

Cheese Names Debate and USDA Aid to American Beef Herd

The Agribusiness Update
A dispute over cheese names has become a sticking point in U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, and USDA is rolling out a broad package of programs aimed at rebuilding America’s beef herd and strengthening the nation’s cattle industry.

Canada Avoids Tariffs and Potato Sales Stable

The Agribusiness Update
Canada has temporarily avoided a 50% U.S. tariff after reaching a last-minute agreement with the Trump administration, and retail potato sales remained stable during the 12-month period from July 2025 through June 2026.

WSTFA Annual Golf Tournament

Fruit Grower Report
If you’ve been putting it off, now is the time to register for next month’s annual Washington State Tree Fruit Association Golf Tournament.

Japanese beetles in Rupert

Idaho Ag Today
Ag department continues to attack Japanese beetles

WSTFA Golf Tournament 2026

Fruit Grower Report
With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, you might want to think about dusting off those golf clubs, if you haven’t already, and start thinking about the upcoming tournament put on by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.

USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes

Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.

Fiona Ma Named Champion of Ag and Bipartisan Support for Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau presented California State Treasurer Fiona Ma with the Champion of Agriculture Award, and lawmakers from both parties voiced support for American farmers during a Senate Ag Committee hearing.

Little Dog, Big Award

California Ag Today
A miniature dachshund defies expectations, earning California Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year honors through grit, heart, and hard work.

Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau names Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina as the second winner of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.

2026 Florida Farmer of the Year and Some NASS Reports Return

The Agribusiness Update
Woody Larson of Larson Dairy in Okeechobee was named the 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year at Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th State Annual Meeting, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

Fields of Orange and Autumn Gold

California Ag Today
California’s farmers grow some of the nation’s brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.

Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins

Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.

WAEF Scholarships 2025

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has released this year’s list of scholarship recipients, with over $1 million awarded to over 300 college students from the apple industry.

Idaho Forestry Contest.

Idaho Ag Today
Every spring, students from across Idaho gather in the great outdoors to put their skills to the test.

WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.

WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.

Ag Industry Reacts to Callahan’s Nomination as Top U.S. Trade Negotiator

California Ag Today
California fruit growers and national dairy groups respond as Dr. Julie Callahan is tapped for key agricultural trade role.