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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
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?
New Renewable Fuel Standards and Farm Bill Uncertainty
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA has finalized new renewable fuel standards to increase biofuel blending requirements and strengthen domestic energy production, and uncertainty surrounding the next farm bill continues as lawmakers remain divided on several key agricultural and nutrition policies.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
Tariff Confusion and Cattle Trade Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs on our biggest trading partners has caused confusion for agricultural exporters, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
Florida Ag Woman of Year and Cattle Trade Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces Reba Y. Mazak as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
Idaho Women in Ag
Idaho Ag Today
Hey folks: Think of a typical Idaho farmer or rancher. What’s the image that comes into your mind? A man?
Tariff Strategy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump suspended tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this week, saying the decision was to protect American farmers, but his threat of future tariffs is still on the table.
Sustainability in Cattle Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sustainability, and how it’s best done, means different things to different people, and Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that includes the beef industry.
Sustainability in Cattle Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sustainability, and how it’s best done, means different things to different people, and Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that includes the beef industry.
Sustainability and NCBA Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sustainability, and how it’s best done, means different things to different people. Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that includes the beef industry.
Sustainability and NCBA Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sustainability, and how it’s best done, means different things to different people. Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says that includes the beef industry.
Changes Abound in 118th Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, updates what they've been watching in D.C.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
Stepped-Up Basis with Grassley
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says ending the stepped-up basis treatment of farms and ranches may not be over yet.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Good Health Also Means Good Mental Health
Farm of the Future
Good Health Also Means Good Mental Health
Farms to Get Larger-Fewer and Ag Day Push for Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows farms to get larger and fewer in next 20 years, and Capital Hill push for trade answers on National Ag Day.