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Dairy Protein Increase and Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. dairy producers are stepping up efforts to increase the protein content of milk due to changing market incentives and global demand, and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs may not be directly aimed at American farmers, but ...!
H-2A Reforms on Hold and Ag Trade Deficit Down
The Agribusiness Update
A court ruling casts uncertainty over recent reforms to the H-2A ag guestworker program, leaving current wage rates in place for now, and U.S. ag exports are expected to strengthen as USDA raised its trade forecast and projected a smaller ag trade deficit for 2026.
USDA and the Vote to Reopen Government
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The full-year USDA spending bill, which was a part of the bill that reopened the government, was a rare point of bipartisan agreement as the House voted this week.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
The Wood family
Idaho Ag Today
The Ben and Dana Wood family from Sand Point, Idaho talk about their Bar X ranch, a cattle and hay operation and Wood's Hay and Grain feed store.
Farm Bureau veterans
Idaho Ag Today
Hundreds of local veterans joined Idaho Farm Bureau employees Nov. 1 during the 12th Annual Farm Bureau Salute to Idaho Veterans.
Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc Lawsuit and Pumpkins Grown in Every State
The Agribusiness Update
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach, and pumpkins are grown commercially in every U.S. State, for cooking and baking to decorating and jack-o'-lanterns.
Dairy Family Donates $100K to Operation Outdoor Freedom
Southeast Regional Ag News
Operation Outdoor Freedom, which is supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service, offers wounded veterans no-cost access to outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping at facilities designed just for them.
Ever Heard of WOTUS?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and multiple colleagues have now introduced legislation to address perceived federal overreach while aiming to provide regulatory certainty in dealing with WOTUS.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Urban Encroachment Prompts Legislative Action
Southeast Regional Ag News
Have a neighbor bothered by bad smells, dust, or noise emanating from your farm? If that farm is in Georgia, a means of protection is almost in place.
Georgia House Passes GFB Priorities and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia House passes two big priorities for the Georgia Farm Bureau, and USDA plans more in-person trade missions.
U.S. Rice to South Korea and Crunch Pak's Cosmic Slices
The Agribusiness Update
A new trade agreement sends U.S. rice to South Korea, and Crunch Pak gets contract for sliced Cosmic Crisp.
New Red Spinach and SNAP Participation Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases new "red spinach," and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation down.
Fake Bacon Ad and Food and Farm Facts Book
The Agribusiness Update
Center for Consumer Freedom runs full-page ad in USA Today exposing fake bacon, and American Farm Bureau Federation is out with latest Food and Farm Facts book.
GOP Buy Time to Rework Farm Bill and China Returns to Soy
The Agribusiness Update
GOP buys time to rework Farm Bill, and China returns to U.S. soybean market.
FOIA Documents Show EPA's Knowledge Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Documents received 16-months after FOIA request show EPA's knowledge of taxpayer funded lobbying efforts by What's Upstream's anti-farming campaign.
FOIA Documents Show EPA's Knowledge Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After 16 months, Save Family Farming finally gets documents from the EPA, through the Freedom of Information Act, that confirm What's Upstream lobbying suspicions.
FOIA Documents Show EPA's Knowledge Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Documents received by Save Family Farming in a public records request sheds more light on EPA involvement with What's Upstream campaign.