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National FFA Award for Oregon Member and U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Stall
The Agribusiness Update
Winners of the 2026 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named last week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and one is for an Oregon member, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico have stalled over steel and aluminum tariffs.
GFB Dog of the Year Award and U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Stall
The Agribusiness Update
Riggs, a tri-red Australian Shepherd who lives on Shadow Lane Farm in Morgan County was named the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico have stalled over steel and aluminum tariffs.
US-Candada Trade Disputes and Wheat Harvest Progress
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S.–Canada trade dispute is creating new concerns for American farmers as retaliatory tariffs and import restrictions kick in, and the 2026 wheat harvest continues to make progress, with hard red winter wheat now complete and soft white wheat nearing the finish line.
Trump Strengthens U.S. Cattle Industry and DOJ Investigates Record Beef Prices
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle industry, and the Department of Justice is expanding its investigation into record-high beef prices.
H-2A Reforms on Hold and Ag Trade Deficit Down
The Agribusiness Update
A court ruling casts uncertainty over recent reforms to the H-2A ag guestworker program, leaving current wage rates in place for now, and U.S. ag exports are expected to strengthen as USDA raised its trade forecast and projected a smaller ag trade deficit for 2026.
Mexican Livestock Trade Resumes and Trade Delegation to Australia
The Agribusiness Update
USDA began reopening Southwest ports for livestock trade last week, more than a year after suspending crossings to slow the spread of New World Screwworm, and USDA sent a delegation to Australia last week to strengthen export opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Great American Cotton Plan and WOTUS Rule Finalization
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new Great American Cotton Plan, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
Protecting Wine From Wildfire
California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.
California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
National Peanut Board Tri-Annual Meeting and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board and committee meetings March 2–4, in Atlanta, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
Beef report
Idaho Ag Today
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA January outlook for beef production and steer prices for both 2025 and 2026.
American Peanut Council Reorganization and Ag Economy Slide to Stop
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council announced a reorganization under the leadership of President and CEO Luke Blaustein, and Ag economists are predicting the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year.
Research That Multiplies Cotton’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cotton Foundation is now accepting research proposals for the 2027 growing season to drive innovation, profitability, and long term impact across the U.S. cotton industry.
U.S. Announces Regional Trade Steps Affecting Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
The frameworks drew praise from the National Cotton Council, which highlighted potential gains for U.S. cotton in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Read More Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
