Ag Spending Bill for 2027 and Americans Continue Buying Meat

The Agribusiness Update
Sustainable agriculture advocates are concerned about the House fiscal year 2027 ag spending bill, and Americans continue to buy more meat despite rising grocery store prices.

GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.

California Asparagus Decline and Specialty Crop Relief Funds

The Agribusiness Update
Ever-increasing labor costs in California and free trade that led to a surge in cheaper, duty-free asparagus imports from Mexico have pushed the state’s asparagus industry to the brink, and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.

Peanut Butter Demand Higher and Specialty Crop Relief Funds

The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are eating more peanut butter, which accounts for more than 60% of all peanuts consumed in the U.S., and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.

Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.

Year Round E15 Importance

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.

California Farmworkers Day and Renewable Fuels Standard

The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau recognized efforts in the state Legislature to honor farmworkers through the designation of Farmworkers Day, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.

Georgia Farm Dog Contest and Renewable Fuels Standard

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is looking to recognize a furry farm hero through its 2026 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.

Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing

The Agribusiness Update
In 2025, Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings, a 46% increase from 2024, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.

Dicamba Gets the Green Light

Southeast Regional Ag News
The EPA approves over-the-top Dicamba use this season while signaling close monitoring and possible changes ahead.

Dicamba Returns Under Watch

California Ag Today
The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.

New IFBF Buiding

Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.

FB building location

Idaho Ag Today
Farm Bureau's new four-story, mixed-use project in downtown Boise.

New Farm Bureau building

Idaho Ag Today
On October 16th, the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation held a groundbreaking ceremony for it’s new four-story, mixed-use project in downtown Boise.

Gray Wolves Disrupt Rural California and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals

The Agribusiness Update
The migration of gray wolves into California’s Sierra Valley has disrupted rural communities and led to significant losses for cattle ranchers, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.

Georgia Corn and Peanut Production Higher and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are forecast for a massive gain in corn production and more modest increases in peanuts, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.

Gray Wolves Disrupt Rural California and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals

The Agribusiness Update
The migration of gray wolves into California’s Sierra Valley has disrupted rural communities and led to significant losses for cattle ranchers, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.

EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly

Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.

WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.

WSTFA 2025 Golf Tournament Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says their annual golf tournament will be here in just a few weeks, so get yourself registered.