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California Cherry Challenges and Expanding Domestic Fertilizer Production
The Agribusiness Update
Fortunes went from bad to worse this year for California cherry growers, and the USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production.
CHINA TO BUY $17 BILLION AG
Idaho Ag Today
Politico's Ari Hawkins reported that "China will purchase at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually through 2028.
Winter wheat outlook
Idaho Ag Today
Winter wheat crop condition improvements nationwide to start May.
USDA reinstates IAMP
Idaho Ag Today
USDA reinstates large U of I grant. The largest grant in the University of Idaho’s history has been reinstated in its entirety after a yearlong pause.
Part 2: Wheat as Fish Food
Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates is focusing on its expansion into the global aquaculture market. Julia DeVille from U.S. Wheat Associates discusses the organization's efforts to establish a presence in the South American salmon market as a starting point, with plans to extend into other aquaculture sectors worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Wheat in Idaho holds steady
Idaho Ag Today
As total U.S. wheat acres have continued to decline for the past three decades, Idaho wheat acres have remained stable.
Part 1: US Wheat Hooks Salmon Feed Market
Line on Agriculture
US wheat is being explored as a key ingredient in salmon feed in South American aquaculture.
Food and Nutrition Administration and U.S. Beef Back to the U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is restructuring its Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission, announcing plans to create a new Food and Nutrition Administration, and U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom as part of a deal reached by the Trump administration last year.
War and Weather Drive Ag Market Premiums
Line on Agriculture
Iowa State University agricultural economist Chad Hart discusses the impact of the Iran war and weather conditions on commodity markets. He notes that the prolonged conflict is driving up energy costs, which in turn raises prices in other markets. Additionally, adverse weather conditions are adding a weather premium to these prices
Potato plantings down
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres could be down this year, according to spud growers who are facing high input costs and low farm-level potato prices production.
USDA, NAWG Target Sky‑High Fertilizer Costs Hitting Wheat Growers
Line on Agriculture
High fertilizer costs in the agriculture industry are an ongoing issue. With a particular focus on the impact of countervailing duties on phosphate imports from Russia and Morocco. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) argues that these duties have increased fertilizer costs for wheat growers by nearly $1 billion over five years, equating to approximately $20 per acre, which significantly affects profitability
Planting progress
Idaho Ag Today
A look at the planting progress for some very important crops to Idaho farmers.
Ag Overtime Not Working Out and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Two Democrats running to be California’s next governor scorned a state law their own party, and influential labor unions, celebrated a decade ago, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
More Corn and Cotton Acreage and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers intend to plant more acres in corn, cotton and oats in 2026, while other principal crops are expected to decline, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
April WASDE Report and Ceasefire and Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
Other than higher-than-expected wheat stocks, not many surprises in the April World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA, and in the wake of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, what does that mean for fertilizer prices?
US Wheat Showcased in Egypt
Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates led a trade mission to Egypt to boost demand for American wheat by educating buyers on its qualities.
Farm plantings in '26
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.
Western mountain snowpack
Idaho Ag Today
The bottom line regarding the state of western mountain snowpack levels and a projected lack of water runoff to fill irrigation and municipal reservoirs
Wheat Acreage Falls to 43.78M Amid Drought
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's recent plantings report revealed lower wheat acreage than expected, which Crossroads Co-Op regional manager Brian Irey believes is more accurate than earlier estimates
Smallest Wheat Crop on Record and Organic Producer Delays
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers expected to plant the smallest wheat crop on record this year, and organic producers reporting delays in federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs.