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.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals and Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2026 funding year, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service says net cash farm income is forecast to increase 25% from 2024 to 2025.

National Peanut Board's New Brand and Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board announced a new brand platform for the peanut industry, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service says net cash farm income is forecast to increase 25% from 2024 to 2025.

China Hits U.S. with 125% Tariffs and 90 Day Tariff Delay

The Agribusiness Update
China increased its tariff on U.S. imports to 125% on Saturday, and farmers across the U.S. were pleased to hear most countries will get a 90-day reprieve from the new tariffs.

China Hits U.S. with 125% Tariffs and 90 Day Tariff Delay

The Agribusiness Update
China increased its tariff on U.S. imports to 125% on Saturday, and farmers across the U.S. were pleased to hear most countries will get a 90-day reprieve from the new tariffs.

Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.

Rohrbachs reflect

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

H-2A Myths Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

H-2A Myths Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

Congressional Priorities Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock in the lame duck session of Congress ticks away, priorities for the agricultural industry don’t appear to be at the top of the list.

Congressional Priorities Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the clock in the lame duck session of Congress ticks away, priorities for the agricultural industry don’t appear to be at the top of the list.

Fam Labor Survey Released

Line on Agriculture
Hawaii has pushed out California as the highest-paying state for farmworker wages.

Off Farm Work Climbing and Ag Economy Shutters More Farms

The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Census of Agriculture showed about 40% of

American farmers worked 200 or more days off the farm, and skyrocketing prices, wages and operating costs have shuttered hundreds of thousands of American farms.

H-2A Myths Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

H-2A Myths Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.

Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.

Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.

California OT Law Costs Workers and 2025 Dietary Guidelines

The Agribusiness Update
Since California’s new overtime law for farm employees took effect in 2019, there has been, on average, a decrease in farmworker’s hours and wages, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will meet this Friday.