Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

California E15 Vote and Tyson Profits Down

The Agribusiness Update
California is moving closer to making E15 gas available after lawmakers unanimously approved legislation removing the final barriers to selling the higher-ethanol blend, and Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 profit and sales forecasts.

Georgia Farm Bureau Membership Grows and Tyson Profits Down

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau increased its overall membership for the first time in 11 years, pushing numbers to 216,621 statewide, and Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 profit and sales forecasts.

8-31 Riata & Sterling Meldrum

Idaho Ag Today
Young Farmers and Ranchers District Chairs Riata & Sterling Meldrum tell us about what being a YF&R member means to them.

Gene Discovery Will Help Avocado Breeders

Farm of the Future
Scientists have found a genetic switch that could shave years off avocado breeding.

Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand

California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.

Beef-on-Dairy Cattle Gain Ground in U.S. Feedlots

Southeast Regional Ag News
More dairy farms are using beef genetics, and the resulting calves now represent a significant share of feedlot cattle.

Support Farmers Markets and Net Income Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is encouraging Americans to continue supporting local producers following National Farmers Market Week, and the Farm Credit System reports net income of $2.2 billion for the second quarter, up from $1.9 billion during the same period last year.

California PFAS Pesticide Bill Won't Move Forward This Year

California Ag Today
Senate misses deadline to advance AB 1603.

Farm Bureau Warns Base Acre Proposal Could Cost California Farmers

California Ag Today
Policy group says mandatory update could reduce commodity program support.

Senate Farm Bill Effort Stalls After Thursday Committee Vote

Southeast Regional Ag News
House and Senate leaders offer differing perspectives as producers await a new five-year farm bill.

AI Boom Could Bring New Costs for Poultry Growers

Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis from Southern Ag Today examines how the rapid expansion of AI data centers could influence energy costs and poultry production across the Southeast.

Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office

Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.

Small Farms Support Rural Economies

Farm of the Future
A downside of farm consolidation has been the toll it has taken on rural economies.

Beyond Predation: Researchers Study Wolves' Impact on Cattle

California Ag Today
New California research investigates whether wolves influence cattle health and ranch profitability beyond livestock losses.

Ag deadlines

Idaho Ag Today
USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines for Safety Net, Disaster Assistance, and County Committees

Keeping Small Family Farms Viable

Farm of the Future
There are several organizations that advocate for policy to support American farmers, but not all farmers have the same priorities.

UC Davis Research Explores Natural Bird Flu Resistance in Chickens

California Ag Today
New project could help identify genetic traits for healthier commercial flocks

Georgia Meat Processors Gain Access to National Markets

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA agreement allows eligible state-inspected processors to ship products across state lines.

Pasture-Raised Farmers Form Policy Advocacy Network

Farm of the Future
Farmers around the country have formed a new alliance called Farmers for Animals, Communities and the Environment otherwise known as the FACE Ag Network.