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Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
NRCS Meeting
Idaho Ag Today
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2025.
Barley contest
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s first-ever Barley Yield Contest is being hailed as a successful launch.
U of I seminar
Idaho Ag Today
Registration will be open through Dec. 13 for an annual University of Idaho Extension seminar featuring presentations on input cost analysis.
Raspberry Sustainability Survey
Fruit Grower Report
If you are in the Raspberry industry and have not completed your Sustainability Survey … today is your last chance!
RMA Roadshow Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
RMA Roadshow Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
China Ag Land Purchases Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.
China Ag Land Purchases Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives an update on his bill that would prohibit the Chinese government from buying any more American farmland and limit their participation in USDA programs ... except food safety inspections.
Gas Prices Up Again and Tractor and Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices increase for the fourth straight week, and tractor and combine sales drop for the second month in a row.
Carbon Market Interest and Vilsack on China's Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The interest in carbon markets by farmers not as high as hoped, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China's recent purchases show commitment to Phase One trade agreement.
Citrus Tree Nutrition and Carbon Market Interest
The Agribusiness Update
Proper nutrition for disease damaged citrus trees in critical for productivity, and study show farmer interest in carbon markets lacking.
4-H Vax Mandate
Fruit Grower Report
A group of State Senators are speaking out against the Governor's vaccine mandate in general, but especially for 4-H volunteers.
New Red Spinach and SNAP Participation Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases new "red spinach," and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation down.
Wine Auction Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
House Bill would eliminate stacks of paperwork for wineries participating in charity auctions
Conservation Reserve Program Signup & Reassessment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Conservation Reserve Program has been a successful voluntary participation program for twenty-five years.