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Trade Optimism
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Trade is certainly a hot topic among the ag community, with farmers and ranchers facing concerns on a number of fronts.
Gobble Gauge: U.S. Turkey Flock Shrinks Ahead of the Holidays
California Ag Today
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Fewer Turkeys, Same Feast
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
Ag Economics in the Details
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
Rural AI Push Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and
Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.
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Rural AI Push Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and
Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.
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Canada's Economy Improved
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.
Farmland values
Idaho Ag Today
USDA's annual look at farmland values and cash rents, according to chief economist Seth Meier, indicates a cooling and year over year growth.
Jobs that Wouldn't Exist Without Agriculture
California Ag Today
A national report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that U.S. agricultural trade supports more than a million jobs—many of them in transportation, logistics, and other off-farm sectors.
Rural AI Push Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data
centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.
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Rural AI Push Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data
centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.
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HPAI Vaccine Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
Despite Money for HPAI Vaccines, Implementation Struggles Remain
California Ag Today
The USDA is putting serious muscle behind the fight against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with a hefty $100 million earmarked for vaccine research and development.
Bird Flu Battle: The Vaccine Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the USDA invests $100 million in vaccine development for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the disease is easing off—at least for now. But implementing a vaccination program isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially with 375 million birds to consider.
Tariffs Factored In
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has started figuring the president’s tariffs against China and the resulting retaliation into this month’s grain and livestock reports.
Ag Economy Grim
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The forecast for farming in 2025 and beyond doesn’t look promising, and that’s according to one of the country's leading ag economists.