Water users reprieve

Idaho Ag Today
Gov. Little recommends proactive solutions to the Idaho Water Resource Board to give Swan Falls trust water users a reprieve for the 2026 irrigation season.

When Fruit Color and Maturity Align

California Ag Today
Better harvest timing can mean fewer picks, improved efficiency, and stronger returns.

H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation

Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible

The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.

Fertilizer Prices Plunge and USDA Staffing Shortages

The Agribusiness Update
Fertilizer prices have retreated sharply in recent weeks as concerns over prolonged supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East have eased, and ag and conservation groups want staffing shortages at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency addressed.

Protein-Packed Picks in the Dairy Case

Southeast Regional Ag News
From cottage cheese to cheddar, popular cheeses are gaining attention from Southeast consumers looking for more protein, while eggs still hold their ground as a nutrition powerhouse.

Protein Packed Dairy Favorites

California Ag Today
From ricotta to cheddar, cheese is giving California dairy producers another reason to smile as consumers look for flavorful ways to add more protein to their diets.

Mushrooms, demand and labor

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. mushroom growers are having problems meeting the growing consumer demand for fresh mushrooms.

Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze

Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.

Winegrape Regulations Expensive and Wildfires Expected Down

The Agribusiness Update
New study puts a hefty price tag on the cost to Napa County winegrape growers of complying with government regulations, and AccuWeather forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026, but they could be more intense and destructive.

Potato plantings down

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres could be down this year, according to spud growers who are facing high input costs and low farm-level potato prices production.

Domestic Ag Possibilities

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says there are opportunities we should be taking advantage of for new markets right here in the United States.

Labor Shortage in Specialty Crops and USMCA Improvements Pushed

The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages continue to challenge specialty crop growers, raising concerns about production, harvest and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Record drought

Idaho Ag Today
IDWR Director issues Emergency Drought Declaration for all 44 Idaho counties.

Western mountain snowpack

Idaho Ag Today
The bottom line regarding the state of western mountain snowpack levels and a projected lack of water runoff to fill irrigation and municipal reservoirs

Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.

Rohrbachs reflect

Idaho Ag Today
Father and son, Joe and Raymond Rohrbach reflect on their years of farming together.

Funding Available for Sustainable Agriculture Projects

California Ag Today
California is investing in ideas that reduce environmental impact and boost efficiency on the farm.

Vintage Tractors Roll Into Georgia Ag Week Celebration

Southeast Regional Ag News
A Capitol display highlights agriculture’s deep roots and ongoing impact across the region.