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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.
Anti-Dumping Mexican Tomatoes and USMCA Review
The Agribusiness Update
The International Trade Commission has voted to maintain the antidumping order on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico, and American ag groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the USMCA.
Farm Relief Slow and Reopening of Straight Good News
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's new 2027 cost of production forecast reveals farmers may not see meaningful relief from elevated production costs anytime soon, and the fertilizer industry is welcoming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Packers and Stockyards Act Updates in Danger if Rider is Passed
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned about a policy rider attached to legislation that could undermine the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
National Farmers Union Calls on Senate to Pass a Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
In a letter recently sent to the US Senate, the National Farmers Union highlights significant challenges in the farm economy, such as high input costs, low commodity prices, market volatility, trade uncertainties, and rising farm exits and bankruptcies.
Farm Aid Now
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says USDA efforts and proposed bills to boost fertilizer supplies and reduce prices may help in the long-term, but farmers need help now.
NFU Backs Fertilizer Transparency Act
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is advocating for the Fertilizer Transparency Act to help American farmers cope with high fertilizer costs. Although the bill won't provide an immediate solution, it offers a path for farmers to understand fertilizer pricing.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
NFU; Consolidation in Beef Industry, Farm Bill Priorities
Line on Agriculture
NFU is encouraged by Trump's Beef Consolidation Investigation
National Farmers Union Convention and Iran War and E15 Usage
The Agribusiness Update
Delegates to the National Farmers Union’s 124th annual convention unanimously re-elected Rob Larew as President, and the RFA urges White House to allow broader use of lower-cost, American-made ethanol in the U.S. fuel supply.
Marketing Potatoes for GenZ Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. Menu Matters President, Maeve Webster says many people understand that, but our younger generations have probably tried a lot more food options than older generations.
Marketing Potatoes for GenZ Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. Menu Matters President, Maeve Webster says many people understand that, but our younger generations have probably tried a lot more food options than older generations.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act in 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy for the National Farmers Union, says ag labor reform is more important now than ever.
MCOOL Returns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.
MCOOL Returns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.
Farm Bill Odds
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union continues to focus on key policy priorities, including the urgent need for a new farm bill.
Ag Policy Remains Unresolved
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union continues to focus on getting a new Farm Bill in place for producers.
Reject California's Prop 50 and Mexico's New Screwworm Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass is calling on the state’s farmers, ranchers and rural residents to reject Proposition 50, and Mexico’s government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.
Florida Farmers on Govt Shutdown and Mexico's New Screwworm Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
When the federal government shut down Wednesday, Florida’s farmers and ranchers were left facing more uncertainty of government support, and Mexico’s government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.