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37th Georgia National Fair and Sterile Fly Plant Stench
The Agribusiness Update
The 37th Annual Georgia National Fair kicked off Oct. 8 with the opening ceremony in Reaves Arena, and and residents in Metapa de Dominguez, Mexico, are demanding the closure of a sterile-fly production plant, complaining that a strong, rotten-meat odor is disrupting daily life.
Tartar fire aftermath
Idaho Ag Today
The Tartar Fire burned more than 158 thousand acres in Washington County near the town of Weiser, Idaho.
Georgia National Fair and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
October is harvest season and worthy of celebration, so the Georgia Farm Bureau recommends a visit to the Georgia National Fair now thru Oct. 18, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
FIRA USA in Yakima
Fruit Grower Report
FIRA USA is the premier three-day event where agricultural robotics and AgTech meet growers and their real-world needs. And this year, it’s coming to the Pacific Northwest, in Yakima, October 20-22.
Dairy Trade with Canada
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy is again at the center of trade war escalation with Canada as President Trump has banned Canadian dairy products and other goods from America’s second biggest trading partner.
Ag Trade Deficit Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite controversy over the president’s trade policy, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says the administration’s overseas efforts are paying off for agriculture.
Produce Imports Rise
Fruit Grower Report
During the past ten years, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables have climbed significantly.
USMCA Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American farmers and ranchers are closely watching the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement negotiations.
Joint Ag Issues Summit and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Joint Ag Issues Summit will be held Aug. 20, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
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.
Farm Bill Markup
Fruit Grower Report
The Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill markup is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday.
USDA Seeks $11.1B Aid; USTR Recommends Lamb-Import Safeguard Probe
Line on Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlins has urged Congress to approve $11.1 billion in additional funding for farmers to provide temporary support while U.S. farm policy is reshaped. Meanwhile, the American Sheep Industry (ASI) welcomes a recommendation from the U.S. Trade Representative for a formal safeguard investigation into lamb imports, which could affect over 100,000 sheep farms and ranches
Ag Exports to Mexico and Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico remains the top market for U.S. food and agricultural exports at 18% of total U.S. food and ag exports, and USDA and Small Business Administration sign new agreement aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and small rural businesses challenge unfair federal regulatory and enforcement actions.
John Rich Named Special Envoy for American Landowners, Vows to Fight Regulatory Burden
Line on Agriculture
John Rich, a country music artist and newly appointed special envoy for American landowners, aims to represent landowners to the federal government, addressing issues with various agencies like the EPA, HUD, and USDA. He is working to reverse regulations imposed by the Biden administration that he believes negatively impact farmers and ranchers, contributing to their inability to be cash flow positive.
USMCA Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, negotiated during the first Trump administration, has officially entered its six-year renewal period.
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.
American Ag trade
Idaho Ag Today
Opportunities for ag trade in two South American nations. Argentina and then to Ecuador, both of which signed agreements on reciprocal trade.
A Win for Kids and Communities
California Ag Today
Livestock buyer groups create opportunity for youth and nourishment for families across California.
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.
USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.