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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.
More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
Farm of the Future
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Meat Processing Plant Shutters, Wheat Production Outlook, El Niño Predicted
Line on Agriculture
Tyson Foods' closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois, capable of handling 3,000 cattle daily, has disrupted the supply chain. The World Agricultural Outlook Board has reduced the EU's wheat production estimate by 1.8 million tons due to extreme summer heat, impacting the yield and bringing the forecast to 134.2 million tons, down 11 million tons from last year. A potential historic El Niño event in the U.S., which could alter winter weather patterns.
USDA Extends Supplemental Disaster Relief
Idaho Ag Today
USDA Extends Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline, Announces New Flexibilities for 2023 and 2024 Quality Losses
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and Wheat Harvest Update
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. agricultural tractor sales dropped nearly 11% in July compared to last year, with combine sales down more than 5%, and Hard Red Winter wheat harvest is nearly complete, with less than 10% remaining, and the crop continues to grade U.S. No. 1.
Ag Labor Needs
Fruit Grower Report
H-2A reform is just one of many labor challenges farmers are facing today that need to be fixed.
AI Boom Could Bring New Costs for Poultry Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis from Southern Ag Today examines how the rapid expansion of AI data centers could influence energy costs and poultry production across the Southeast.
Sulfur Shortage Looming
Line on Agriculture
Another impending issue for US agriculture is a sulfur crisis due to geopolitics and China purchasing it for mining operations.
USMCA and Dairy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was something that had already been in process before July one, but July one was the trigger date.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
California Ag Today
Family-owned poultry and egg operations have until October 23 to submit nominations.
Clock Is Ticking on Specialty Crop Assistance
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications for one-time federal assistance remain open through August 7 for eligible 2025 specialty crop producers.
OSU Food Testing Sensor and SAWA Reaction Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
An electrochemical sensor developed at Oregon State University holds promise for food quality testing, and a Republican-backed ag labor bill is drawing mixed reactions as lawmakers debate changes to the H-2A farmworker program.
Georgia Interstate Shipment Agreement and SAWA Reaction Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement, and a Republican-backed ag labor bill is drawing mixed reactions as lawmakers debate changes to the H-2A farmworker program.