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Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition
California Ag Today
National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
Potash disaster
Idaho Ag Today
For decades, governments have focused on energy security. Increasingly, they're being forced to confront something even more fundamental: food security.
California New World Screwworm Plan and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
As the New World screwworm expands into the U.S. from Mexico, California’s pest exclusion leaders already have developed a response plan, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
Reopened Shipping Lane Brings Cautious Optimism
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fertilizer industry leaders say the Strait of Hormuz reopening is positive, but challenges remain.
Fertilizer Shipping Resumes, But Recovery Will Take Time
California Ag Today
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but industry leaders say fertilizer markets won't rebound overnight.
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.
Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Graduate student potato tour.
Idaho Ag Today
Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.
Mississippi River Shipping Water and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are increasing transportation costs for American farmers as drought conditions continue to disrupt barge traffic, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.
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.
Ag Groups Happy with Farm Bill and More Tariffs Concerning
The Agribusiness Update
The House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill and ag groups are expressing their appreciation, and new efforts by the Trump administration to impose import tariffs are drawing concern across the ag industry.
Ban on Cell-Cultured Dairy and National Proving Grounds for Ag Tech
The Agribusiness Update
A Mississippi bill became law that creates the nation's first ban on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured dairy products, and USDA launched a nationwide initiative to help farmers adopt new technologies with greater confidence amid ongoing economic pressures.
Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.
The Wait for Vidalias Is Almost Over
Southeast Regional Ag News
April 13 launches the short but celebrated season for Georgia’s famously sweet and versatile onions.
Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs
The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.