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.

Fixing Ag Labor

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While it’s not the only challenge facing farmers and the ag industry today, ag labor reform is probably at the top of the list.

Buying American Cotton Act Gains Attention

Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council says retailers and industry leaders are backing the proposed legislation.

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.

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.

Farm Bil Progress

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent news that House Ag Chair GT Thompson, of Pennsylvania, announced a new bit of legislation that could lead to the new Farm Bill is getting an enthusiastic welcome.

SCOTUS on Tariffs and FFA to Cooperate in Syngenta Investigation

The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court turned the U.S. trade landscape upside down with a decision Friday striking down the centerpiece of President Trump’s tariff program, and the National FFA will cooperate with a congressional inquiry examining one of its corporate sponsors, Syngenta.

Reaching Agreement on National Food

Idaho Ag Today
It's the latest component to the National Farm Security Action Plan, introduced by USDA and partners last summer.

Potato Leadership

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing leaders in the potato industry is what the Potato Leadership Education Foundation, or Potato LEAF, is all about.

National Farm Security Action Plan and Trade Agreement with Taiwan

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the National Farm Security Action Plan, and Taiwan will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99% of U.S. products.

Ag Land Sales Steady

Line on Agriculture
Despite challenges in the agricultural economy, farmland values are showing stability. Jim Ferguson of Farmers National Company notes that while commodity prices and farm profitability are under pressure, ag land prices remain steady

Trade Deal Maintains Lemon Tariff

California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual says the agreement preserves current tariffs and strengthens U.S. leverage on unfair trade practices.

Veterinarian Shortage and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA identified a record rural veterinary shortage across the country, 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.

Anthrax in Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.

The Business of Bloom

Southeast Regional Ag News
New figures detail how pollination investments are shaping this year’s crop budgets.

The Agriculture Behind the Aroma

California Ag Today
New coffee collections at the University of California, Davis highlight the agricultural roots and global impact of one of the world’s most traded crops.