Canada Retaliates with Tariffs, US Ethanol Opportunities Abound

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Canada is retaliating against U.S. tariffs with new duties of up to 50% on American products, including fish, cheese, and milk, effective September 8.

Meanwhile, Guatemala is preparing to launch its E10 program, which could significantly boost U.S. ethanol exports, with the U.S. planning to increase ethanol production by an additional 1 billion gallons over the next 36 months. Japan and Mexico are also transitioning to E10, creating substantial new markets for ethanol.

California Lettuce and Cyclospora and AFBF Urges Resume Talks with Canada

The Agribusiness Update
California lettuce was not implicated in a sprawling cyclospora outbreak that’s sickened thousands of people this summer, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is urging the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table.

Southeast Pork Alliance and AFBF Urges Resume Talks with Canada

The Agribusiness Update
During the Southeast Summer Conference in July, six state pork organizations announced the formation of the Southeast Pork Alliance, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is urging the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table.

Senate committee rejects Prop 12 farm bill language, NPPC vows to keep fighting

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The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is disappointed that Proposition 12, which sets housing standards for breeding sows and restricts pork sales in California, failed to advance from the Senate Agriculture Committee. The vote was 10-11 against it. NPPC is working to address this issue in the current Congress, hoping for a reconsideration when the Senate reconvenes in September

NFU on Farm Bill Failure and Beef Export Value

The Agribusiness Update
After the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay, and although volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million.

California Cling Peach Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Fails to Pass

The Agribusiness Update
Harvest is expected to conclude soon for California cling peaches, which are used for canning, and the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance its Farm Bill Thursday after Democrats rejected the Republican proposal.

South Carolina State Fair Hiring and Senate Farm Bill Fails to Pass

The Agribusiness Update
The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for this year’s fair, taking place Oct. 15-25, and the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance its Farm Bill Thursday after Democrats rejected the Republican proposal.

USA Peanut Congress and Right to Repair Agreement

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board spent an energizing week with industry leaders in June at the 30th annual USA Peanut Congress, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.

California to Host North American Blueberry Convention

California Ag Today
Monterey welcomes the annual gathering featuring the Blueberry Boost Accelerator and Blueberry Night at the Aquarium.

Is H-2A Stealing Jobs?

Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.

Support USDA Offices and Agricultural Act of 2026

The Agribusiness Update
Over 100 ag groups urging Congress to provide additional funding and staffing support for local USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices, and calling it the “Agricultural Act of 2026,” Senate Ag Chair John Boozman releases bill discussion text.

Florida Pavillion at Great American State Fair and Agricultural Act of 2026

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Ron DeSantis is celebrating the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair, and calling it the “Agricultural Act of 2026,” Senate Ag Chair John Boozman releases bill discussion text.

Potato Wart Threat in PEI

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island following the latest case of Potato Wart disease.

What's in USDA's New Cotton Plan?

California Ag Today
Industry organizations are encouraging growers to take a look at a proposal designed to strengthen the future of U.S. cotton.

USDA Unveils Great American Cotton Plan

Southeast Regional Ag News
New federal initiative aims to strengthen cotton markets, boost demand, and support growers facing economic challenges.

Lost Valley Reservoir

Idaho Ag Today
A plan that has been in the works for decades to increase the water storage capacity at the Lost Valley Reservoir in Adams county, Idaho.

Positive Moves for the PLC

Line on Agriculture
The Public Lands Council (PLC) has successfully rescinded a rule implemented by the Biden administration that prioritized conservation over other land uses, which they deemed illegal and not supported by the Organic Act or the Taylor Grazing Act. Additionally, the PLC has been actively involved in the Grazing Action Plan, signing a federal MOU to standardize grazing regulations across federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior, BLM, and the USDA Forest Service.

Southeast Cotton Leaders Step Forward

Southeast Regional Ag News
Cotton producers and industry professionals from across the Southeast are being recognized as future leaders for U.S. agriculture.

Pork Trade Fairing Well

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Despite geopolitical conflict challenges, US pork trade has remained reasonable, and consumer demand for pork is strong. H

California Cotton’s Next Generation

California Ag Today
A California cotton producer is among the newest class selected to help shape the future of the U.S. cotton industry.