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California Almond Crop Forecast Slips Slightly
California Ag Today
USDA’s latest forecast estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 percent from last year.
California Almond Crop Forecast Slips Slightly
California Ag Today
USDA’s latest forecast estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 percent from last year.
More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets
California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.
Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.
Strawberry Harvest Hits Fast Forward in California
California Ag Today
Early heat and evolving berry varieties are changing the pace of the season.
Below Normal Hurricane Season and Dems Push for Farm Bill Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Florida residents should prepare for a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill.
Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.
Potato Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, says some of the industry’s biggest concerns mirror other segments of agriculture.
2026 Hurricane Outlook: Encouraging, Not Carefree
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau highlights a below-normal forecast and practical steps for producers.
Early Harvest, Bigger Opportunity for Grapes
California Ag Today
Growers and retailers look to capitalize on extended availability this season.
Ag Groups Happy with Farm Bill and More Tariffs Concerning
The Agribusiness Update
The House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill and ag groups are expressing their appreciation, and new efforts by the Trump administration to impose import tariffs are drawing concern across the ag industry.
Southeast Producers Get Trade Support
Southeast Regional Ag News
New funding is aimed at improving access to international markets.
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.
Citrus Greening Breakthrough and Wildfires Expected Down
The Agribusiness Update
EPA approves CarriCea T1, a breakthrough citrus rootstock that helps trees defend themselves against citrus greening disease, and AccuWeather forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026, but they could be more intense and destructive.
Lawmakers Move Farm Bill Forward in 224-200 Vote
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council highlights gains for producers while flagging input concerns.
House Farm Bill Passage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After several months of work and negotiation, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the farm bill, with a bipartisan vote.
Export Boost for California Agriculture
California Ag Today
New USDA investments aim to help growers expand their reach beyond U.S. borders.
Flexibility in Focus for Almond Industry
California Ag Today
USDA considers added financial flexibility for almond operations.
Rules for groundwater users
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR finds 181,600 acre-foot shortfall of water in April 2026
Bird Flu Case Prompts Rapid Response in South Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
A mixed backyard flock is depopulated as part of standard disease control protocols.