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Ag Overtime Not Working Out and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Two Democrats running to be California’s next governor scorned a state law their own party, and influential labor unions, celebrated a decade ago, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
More Corn and Cotton Acreage and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers intend to plant more acres in corn, cotton and oats in 2026, while other principal crops are expected to decline, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
Inside a California Avocado and Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado growers will soon take center stage in the California Avocado Commission’s “What’s Inside a California Avocado” ad campaign, and Feeding the Economy report provides a yearly look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.
Georgia Ag's Economic Impact and Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia's CAES generated a statewide economic impact of $933.7 million in 2025, and Feeding the Economy report provides a yearly look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.
More Funding and Tariff Relief and USMCA Importance
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump will seek funding for the war in Iran, while Republican lawmakers debate wildfire aid and $15 billion in tariff relief for farmers, and leaders from Ag, manufacturing, and technology met in Washington to highlight the importance of renewing the USMCA.
Potato Sales Hold Steady and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail sales of potatoes held steady in 2025, reflecting consistent consumer purchasing patterns across the category, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
Florida Farm Bill Passed and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
Golden Mussel Spreads, Threat Grows
California Ag Today
The invasive mollusk continues moving through California waterways, raising alarms for water systems and agriculture.
Funding California Wolf Program and SCOTUS to Hear Roundup Case
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau and other groups send letter asking for $30 million in the 2026-27 state budget to fund California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wolf Program, and SCOTUS agrees to hear an appeal from Bayer to block thousands of Roundup lawsuits.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and SCOTUS to Hear Roundup Case
The Agribusiness Update
Over 1,800 attendees fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at last week’s 49th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show in Tifton, and SCOTUS agrees to hear an appeal from Bayer to block thousands of Roundup lawsuits.
Idaho Ag Day
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will host Idaho Agriculture Day on Tuesday, January 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the State Capitol Building.
Beef and Pork Trade with UK
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jay Theiler (Tyler) is the Chair-Elect for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a trade mission with Idaho Governor Brad Little.
Taiwan inks wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and Taiwan signed a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports.
Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
Scientists know very little about deep soil. University of Idaho researchers are building a facility they believe will change that.
IWRB Settlement
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Water Resource Board toured a $15.9 million groundwater to surface water conversion project with Bonneville Jefferson Groundwater District officials.
U.S. Forest Service Cuts and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
California state officials express concerns about staff and funding cuts at the U.S. Forest Service, a division of the USDA, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.
August Recess
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers will soon have a critical opportunity to share their concerns with elected officials, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
Mexican Tomato Agreement and U.S. Denies Japan's Tariff Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican Ag Minister Julio Berdegue reaches agreements with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Mexican tomato imports, and the U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs.