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.

HPAI Warning

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The spring migratory season brings with it the renewed threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, or bird flu.

California Snowpack Low and New 10% Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Despite a strong start to California’s wet season, the snowpack remains below average, which could mean less water available for summer irrigation, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.

National Peanut Board Donates to FARE and New 10% Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Food Allergy Research & Education, or FARE, announced a $2.5 million investment from the National Peanut Board to accelerate a cure for food allergies, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.

Protecting Wine From Wildfire

California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.

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.

Hello, Cotton. Goodbye, Microplastics.

California Ag Today
A national campaign is encouraging consumers to choose natural cotton over synthetic fabrics.

Plant Not Plastic

Southeast Regional Ag News
A national campaign helping consumers understand what their clothing is made of and why it matters.

Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

California Table Olive Crop Smaller and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees

The Agribusiness Update
California table olive growers are expected to harvest a smaller crop this year, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.

International Paper Closing Plants and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees

The Agribusiness Update
International Paper will be closing its plants in Savannah and Riceboro by the end of the month, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.

Farm Bill this Fall

Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back to work following the August recess, many wonder what our chances are of getting a new Farm Bill done.

California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields

California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.

California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields

California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.

U.S.-Japan Trade Deal and National Farm Safety and Health Week

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says the U.S. and Japan reached a deal in which the U.S. reduces its reciprocal tariff rate in exchange for increased market access, and National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is quickly approaching with the theme, "Safety First, Avoid the Worst."

Big Beautiful Bill and Farm Bill Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we’re still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will help.

Big Beautiful Bill and Farm Bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we’re still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will help.

California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next

The Agribusiness Update
While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,

California farmers have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.