California Ag Tech Show and China's Soybean Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
Ag technology took center stage at a field day last month as a dozen developers showed off “smart” weeders, autonomous bird hazers and an autonomous lettuce harvester, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.

Sulfur Prices Need Help and China's Soybean Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to address sharply higher sulfur prices that threaten domestic phosphate fertilizer production and increase costs, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.

DeereRight-to-Repair Settlement Nears Approval, FFA Chapter Connect

Line on Agriculture
A proposed $99 million settlement in a nationwide John Deere right-to-repair lawsuit is nearing final approval.

The FFA Chapter Connect program is connecting FFA chapters and students across the U.S., fostering relationships beyond the National FFA Convention, with 32 chapters currently participating.

Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow and Farmland Values Climb

The Agribusiness Update
The Dairy Alliance is proud to again support the Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow program for the 2026–27 school year, and the average value of U.S. cropland has climbed above $6,000 an acre for the first time.

The Cost of Cosmetic Damage in Stone Fruit

California Ag Today
Inking, staining, and skin discoloration are putting added pressure on stone fruit quality this season.

Stone Fruit Early Harvest and USMCA Review

The Agribusiness Update
An unusually early California stone fruit harvest is expected to reduce supplies of organic peaches, nectarines and plums later this summer, and American ag groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the USMCA.

Women in Ag

Idaho Ag Today
Results of a new national study intended to guide programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.

Deere's Right to Repair Settlement

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding its right-to-repair policies.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During Mental Health Awareness Month, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall wants farmers and ranchers across the nation to know that it’s okay to admit you’re not okay.

Hormuz Open; Safety Concerns Limit Some Movement

Line on Agriculture
The challenges in the global fertilizer market are being further heightened due to bottlenecks and safety concerns in the Straight of Hormuz, which are driving up input costs.

USDA Announces an All-Government Approach to Help Handle Fertilizer Issues

Line on Agriculture
The USDA is addressing rising fertilizer prices, which are particularly problematic for farmers as planting season begins. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlines a multi-faceted government effort to increase production and stabilize supply.

Virtual Fencing Expands as Halter Adds Satellite Connectivity

California Ag Today
Direct-to-satellite collars aim to open remote grazing land to digital management.

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?

USDA Rolls Out Textile Industry Support

California Ag Today
Funding through Pima cotton and wool programs aims to rebuild U.S. manufacturing.

HPAI Warning

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The spring migratory season brings with it the renewed threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, or bird flu.

Animal Ag Alliance Is Here to Help

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We are seeing a lot more protests across the country lately, and that includes so-called “animal rights activists” who continue to make life harder for many farmers and ranchers.

Never Been Taught the Right Way to Vaccinate Cattle?

California Ag Today
A practical webinar offers step-by-step guidance on proper vaccination technique for beef producers and ranch crews.

The Cattle Vaccination Refresher Many Beef Producers Need

Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Katie Rein explains proper injection technique, needle selection, and the “safe zone” that protects both cattle health and meat quality.

Farmers Market Promo Program

Idaho Ag Today
Local food producers from around Idaho came to the JUMP center in Boise on February 12th for the Field to Fork festival.

Challenges Stack Up for Growers

California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.