Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year

California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.

New NPC President

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council installed its 2026 Executive Committee leaders at the organization’s Washington Summit, including Ben Sklarczyk (SKLAR-zik) of Johannesburg, Michigan, elected to serve as the NPC's President for the next year.

US Mississippi River Not Efficient for Movement of Ag Goods

Line on Agriculture
The US Grains Council is prioritizing improvement for river access for corn exports.

US meat production

Idaho Ag Today
Total US meat production is expected to increase in 2026, per USDA's first outlook for the year.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

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.

Protecting Wine From Wildfire

California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.

New Lifeline for Specialty Crop Producers

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

Idaho ag exports up

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

daho's plant product exports

Idaho Ag Today
The total value of plant product exports from Idaho was put at $1.77 billion in 2024, a 6 percent increase.

Idaho ag exports up

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho set a record for total value of agricultural exports in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Anthrax in Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.

WASDE: Elevated Corn Use Strains Feed Supply as Mexican Border Closure Clouds U.S. Cattle Outlook

Line on Agriculture
The USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shows elevated numbers amid uncertainty about future demand. One market analyst notes that the U.S. is currently feeding 525 million more bushels of corn than last year, but this is unsustainable due to the Mexican border shutdown.

USMCA Reassessment and Tree Fruit

Fruit Grower Report
WAC President, Michael Schadler says a major focus for them this year will be the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is scheduled for an update in the coming months.

CWI President Gordon Jones

Idaho Ag Today
GORDON JONES is president of the up-and-coming College of Western Idaho.

Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze

California Ag Today
Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.

UK and EU Beef Exports

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. meat exports are improving over the past year, with shipments growing to Latin America, Indonesia, South Korea and others, but there are two other significant markets that are sounding pretty good!

Idaho Ag Day

Idaho Ag Today
About 14 farm groups joined together inside the state’s Capitol building Jan. 13 to celebrate Idaho agriculture.

The Global Milk Equation

Southeast Regional Ag News
Record U.S. milk output faces pressure from growing international competition.

Finding Innovative Ways to Use Wool

Line on Agriculture
Wool market prices continue to be low, so producers are having to be creative to find new uses for wool.