Dairy meeting

Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls. 

Dairy Trade with Canada

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy is again at the center of trade war escalation with Canada as President Trump has banned Canadian dairy products and other goods from America’s second biggest trading partner.

New fertilizer plant

Idaho Ag Today
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: "Together we take the latest and perhaps the greatest at least step so far moving backward American fertilizer independence."

Idaho hop acres up

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho hop acres rebound a little….After plummeting the past two years.

US Ethanol Poised for Growth, MCOOL Order Signed by POTUS

Line on Agriculture
Guatemala is set to launch its E10 ethanol program, with a significant increase in ethanol imports last year. The U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council anticipates a growing global demand for U.S. ethanol, with Japan and Mexico transitioning to E10 by 2030, creating markets of 1.4 billion and 1.6 billion gallons, respectively.

President Trump signs executive order for

Frozen Vs Fresh Raspberries

Fruit Grower Report
Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.

Fresh potatoes

Idaho Ag Today
Registration is now open for University of Idaho Extension’s inaugural Fresh Pack Potato Symposium.

Weather, drought and farming

Idaho Ag Today
I called Idaho Farm Bureau spokesperson Sean Ellis to find out how Idaho farmers are progressing with their crops.

Constellation announces $100 million

Idaho Ag Today
Constellation announces $100 million investment that includes Idaho farmers.

Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Georgia

Southeast Regional Ag News
First confirmed case adds to concerns over the invasive grass pest across the Southeast.

US Phosphate Plant Coming Online, AFBF Against Beef Import Plan

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. livestock industry is concerned following President Trump's decision to remove import tariffs on beef, which could lower grocery prices but negatively impact domestic cattle producers. The AFBF, along with other associations, is communicating with the White House and Congress to oppose this move. Meanwhile, a new phosphate fertilizer plant in Wagaman, Louisiana, is set to reduce U.S. dependency on imported phosphate by up to 60%, producing 1.3 million metric tons annually. This developm

New HLB-Resistant Citrus Trees to Head to Florida Groves

Southeast Regional Ag News
UF research helps bring a new citrus greening tool to growers, with more than 300,000 trees already ordered.

Canada Retaliates with Tariffs, US Ethanol Opportunities Abound

Line on Agriculture
Canada is retaliating against U.S. tariffs with new duties of up to 50% on American products, including fish, cheese, and milk, effective September 8.

Meanwhile, Guatemala is preparing to launch its E10 program, which could significantly boost U.S. ethanol exports, with the U.S. planning to increase ethanol production by an additional 1 billion gallons over the next 36 months. Japan and Mexico are also transitioning to E10, creating substantial new markets for ethanol.

Apple Outlook for 2026

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says most of what he's hearing from growers, as apple harvest gets underway, is promising.

California Farmers Urge USMCA Renewal and Canadian Tariff Exemptions

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers, agribusiness leaders and state officials are urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to extend and strengthen the USMCA, and the Agricultural Coalition for the USMCA is urging the Trump administration to exempt all products from new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Wheat Prices

Idaho Ag Today
Lower domestic wheat production forecast as expected, led to tightening of USDA's U.S. wheat balance sheet in August.

Produce Imports Rise

Fruit Grower Report
During the past ten years, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables have climbed significantly.

Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand

California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.

Beef-on-Dairy Cattle Gain Ground in U.S. Feedlots

Southeast Regional Ag News
More dairy farms are using beef genetics, and the resulting calves now represent a significant share of feedlot cattle.

Fertilizer Prices to Stay Elevated

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from CoBank says fertilizer prices are likely to stay elevated through 2028.