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National Farm Safety & Health Week and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
Wheat Futures Volatile and AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act Up for Vote
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat futures remain volatile as traders weigh continued disruptions to Black Sea grain exports, and a bill requiring AM radio in new vehicles is headed for a House vote.
California Wildfire Priorities and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
In 2017, as dozens of wildfires ravaged California’s wine country, UC-Davis, researcher Natalia Pinzón witnessed the devastation firsthand, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Technology Decisions and H-2A Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Rising farm labor costs and depressed crop prices have pushed California farmers to seek labor-saving technology to remain financially viable, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.
Georgia Animal Movement Changes and H-2A Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from Texas, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.
Farm Bridge Assistance
Idaho Ag Today
Updated information on two USDA assistance programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation starts first with the Farm Bridge Assistance Program.
A Higher-Risk Horizon for Peanuts
Southeast Regional Ag News
Careful management and planning will be key to controlling peanut diseases in 2026.
National Barley Yield Contest
Idaho Ag Today
The inaugural year of the National Barley Yield Contest (NBYC) concluded with a new U.S. record.
Farm Bill Moves to House
Fruit Grower Report
The House Agriculture Committee approved Chair Glenn Thompson’s Farm Bill 2.0 by a 34-17 bipartisan vote.
Farm Bill Clears First Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
The House Agriculture Committee advances the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 with a bipartisan 34 to 17 vote.
Food Price Index Drops and Record Corn Crop Not Brings Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The United Nations Food Price Index averaged 124.3 points in December, down 0.8 points from November, and January WASDE Report projects a 17-billion-bushel corn supply, raising alarms among the nation’s corn growers.
Lost Farms in Washington State and Small Family Farms Lead the Way
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state lost 3,700 farms between 2017 and 2022, an average of two farms per day, and in 2023, small family farms sold $2.4 billion worth of food directly to consumers, more than any other farm type.
Lost Farms in Washington State and Small Family Farms Lead the Way
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state lost 3,700 farms between 2017 and 2022, an average of two farms per day, and in 2023, small family farms sold $2.4 billion worth of food directly to consumers, more than any other farm type.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
Thunderstorm Season Approaches and Farmer Sentiment Higher in May
The Agribusiness Update
With the summer thunderstorm season rolling in, the University of Florida Extension has tips to keep you safe, and Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021.
California Senate Rejects Tax Break and Farmer Sentiment Higher in May
The Agribusiness Update
California Senate REJECTS bill to create a more modest tax credit for struggling farms by reimbursing the cost of overtime wages, and Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021.
California Senate Rejects Tax Break and Farmer Sentiment Higher in May
The Agribusiness Update
California Senate REJECTS bill to create a more modest tax credit for struggling farms by reimbursing the cost of overtime wages, and Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Estate Tax Expiration and Suits to Stop Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Many provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire this year, some that provide important relief for farm families, and twelve states have sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy.