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Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition
California Ag Today
National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
Farm Bill Vote with McConnell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is expected to cast the winning farm bill vote in the Senate Ag Committee today after a three-month absence battling a fall and pneumonia.
Heads up drivers
Idaho Ag Today
There’s a #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign for the current harvest season, warning drivers to use extra caution while driving.
FFA Raffle
Idaho Ag Today
When Middleton farmer Sid Freeman started a tractor raffle in 2010, he saw it as a way to get rid of an old tractor and help raise a little scholarship money.
Is Cloud seeding safe?
Idaho Ag Today
One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?
Fertilizer challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Producers and others in the ag sector have expressed concerns about having enough fertilizer in a timely manner to apply.
Part 3: AFBF Says UP-NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Danny Munch, discusses the potential Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, highlighting concerns about increased national security risks due to reduced redundancies in the rail system. He argues that a single company controlling a large market share could lead to significant supply chain disruptions if affected by cyber attacks, labor strikes, or weather incidents
Part 2: AFBF Says UP-NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation warns of significant economic and operational disruptions, referencing past mergers that caused over $4 billion in negative economic impact and service disruptions. The conversation sets the stage for a discussion on national security risks and the importance of supply chain redundancies in the final part of the series
AFBF: UP–NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
a potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads, which would create the first coast-to-coast rail line spanning 50,000 route miles across 43 states. The proposal was initially denied by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) due to incomplete market information. The railroads re-filed their intent in February and are expected to submit a formal application soon.
FFA tractor raffle
Idaho Ag Today
‘Tractor’ raffle has become a visual symbol of Idaho FFA.
FFA Raffle
Idaho Ag Today
The 15th annual Idaho FFA Foundation Scholarship Raffle drawing was held just outside of Star Idaho.
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.
Rolling Through Georgia: Mobile Ag Classroom Reaches All 159 Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
After four years on the road, the Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially completed its statewide tour—bringing hands-on agriculture education to thousands of elementary students.
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
Wolves and the Bottom Line: UC Davis Tracks Costly Cattle Conflicts
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers are digging into the economic and welfare impacts of gray wolves on California cattle ranches. Using trail cameras, GPS collars, and lab analysis, they’re finding that wolf presence leads to millions in livestock-related losses.
Atmospheric rivers
Idaho Ag Today
In the last year, I've heard a lot about atmospheric rivers, so I asked hydrologist David Hoekema what they were.
Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.