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Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Florida Farmer of the Year andFarmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has announced the top three finalists for its 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Spud reduction
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres are projected to decrease by 15,000 acres this year compared with last year.
Ag Secretary to Visit Six International Markets and U.S. Beef Sales to China Dive
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets this year to boost American agricultural exports, and U.S. beef sales to China take a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations that permitted exports from hundreds of American meat facilities.
Ag Secretary to Visit Six International Markets and U.S. Beef Sales to China Dive
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets this year to boost American agricultural exports, and U.S. beef sales to China take a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations that permitted exports from hundreds of American meat facilities.
A Mega-Farm of Food Waste
California Ag Today
“If you imagine that all of our country’s surplus food is grown in one place, this mega-farm would cover an area the size of California and New York combined," says ReFED's Minnie Ringland.
Ag Trade Deficit Grows and Black-operated Farms Hit Record Acreage
The Agribusiness Update
After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade SURPLUSES, staggering ag trade DEFICITS over the past two years have caught the nation's attention, and the average size of Black or African-American-operated farms reached a record high of 163 acres in 2022.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
Christmas Trees 2021 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There should be a REAL Christmas tree for everyone who wants one this year, according to OSU Christmas tree expert Chal Landgren.
Christmas Trees 2021 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There should be a REAL Christmas tree for everyone who wants one this year, according to OSU Christmas tree expert Chal Landgren.
Farm Link and Valent Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!
Farm Link and Valent Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!
Farm Link and Valent Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!
CFAP Aid for Apples Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
US Apple Association President Jim Bair talks about their call on the USDA to adjust requirements for CFAP relief to include apple growers and other specialty crops.
CFAP Aid for Apples Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
US Apple Association President Jim Bair talks about their call on the USDA to adjust requirements for CFAP relief to include apple growers and other specialty crops.
CFAP Aid for Apples Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
US Apple Association President Jim Bair talks about their call on the USDA to adjust requirements for CFAP relief to include apple growers and other specialty crops.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.