Post Recess Farm Bill and Trade Deficit Decline

The Agribusiness Update
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says he will reconvene committee members in September to vote again on his farm bill package, and the U.S. trade deficit declined in June but remains only slightly below levels seen before President Trump’s second term.

AFBF on Farm Bill Markup and Farmers Spend More on Diesel

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the release of Senate farm bill text and a scheduled markup by the Senate Ag Committee, and a new study found U.S. farmers spent $1.4 billion MORE on diesel fuel during the 2025–26 planting season than they did last season.

California Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?

California Ag Today
USDA's one-time assistance program is still accepting applications, but the deadline is just days away.

Clock Is Ticking on Specialty Crop Assistance

Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications for one-time federal assistance remain open through August 7 for eligible 2025 specialty crop producers.

Oregon Pear Grower Aid and American Farmland Pressures

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek requests Federal Disaster Designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge, and America’s farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.

USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus

Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.

Specialty Crop Growers: Have You Applied Yet?

Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program is still accepting applications through local FSA offices and online.

Food Spending Grows and Biological Use Grows

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. food spending by consumers, businesses, and Government entities increased to $2.51 trillion in 2025 from an inflation-adjusted $1.56 trillion in 1997, and farmer awareness of biological crop products remains high, and new research suggests the market is entering a more mature phase with confidence rising.

Hurricane Insurance Expansion and U.S. Meat Record Sales

The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a significant expansion of the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option, and U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing meat protein despite higher grocery prices.

Sweet Trend Fuels Pistachio Boom

California Ag Today
Dubai chocolate’s popularity is helping push prices higher and creating new uses for California pistachios.

Egg Prices Crack Back Down

Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.

Georgia Ag's Economic Impact and Feeding the Economy Report

The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia's CAES generated a statewide economic impact of $933.7 million in 2025, and Feeding the Economy report provides a yearly look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.

California Farmers Feel Impact of Renewed Trade Fight

California Ag Today
Exports to China fell sharply in 2025, according to new findings from agricultural economists.

Farmer Assistance Program

Idaho Ag Today
The USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program is a temporary federal aid program that provides one-time payments to U.S. farmers.

Potato Sales Hold Steady and One Farmer-One File Initiative

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail sales of potatoes held steady in 2025, reflecting consistent consumer purchasing patterns across the category, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.

Organic Sales Climb and Farm Bill 2.0 Moves to House

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8%, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

New Lifeline for Specialty Crop Producers

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announces one-time payments to address inflation, input costs, and export challenges.

Bee Bills Rising

California Ag Today
Almond growers are seeing higher colony costs while overall pollination value continues to grow.

American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected

The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.