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Farm plantings in '26
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.
Wheat Acreage Falls to 43.78M Amid Drought
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's recent plantings report revealed lower wheat acreage than expected, which Crossroads Co-Op regional manager Brian Irey believes is more accurate than earlier estimates
Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026
Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.
Prospective planting
Idaho Ag Today
Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service explains the intention and historical context of USDA's annual Prospective Plantings Report.
California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.
Cotton Planting Season Begins Under Economic Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders say rising costs continue to challenge profitability.
War and Fertilizer
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The impact of military action in Iran is already being felt by America’s farmers.
California Tomato Acreage Down and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
California’s processing tomato acreage is set to decline for a third straight year, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Georgia's Savor the State and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
Tickets are now available for Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience taking place in Athens, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year
California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.
Idaho Wheat Farmer New NAWG President and Trump Backs Year-Round E15
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers elected Jamie Kress as President at their 2026 Annual Conference, and President Trump is calling on Congress to resolve differences over year-round sales of E15 fuel.
New AI-Drone Research in Florida and Trump Backs Year-Round E15
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists launched a new, grant-funded research project using artificial intelligence and drone technology to help Florida celery growers, and President Trump is calling on Congress to resolve differences over year-round sales of E15 fuel.
New Faces, New Funding for Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama names FSA committee members as Florida opens millions in forest cost-share support.
Lowest Planted Wheat Forecast in Six Years
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's first winter wheat plantings forecast for 2026 indicates a slight decrease to nearly 33 million acres, down 0.5% from 2025, marking the lowest planted area since 2020.
Peach Growers Left in Limbo After Del Monte Bankruptcy
California Ag Today
A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.
Florida Program Helps Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open through November 14 for Florida’s 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program.
Florida Teen’s Citrus Innovation Earns National Environmental Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
Strawberry Crest High School student Tanishka Aglave is honored by the EPA for developing a natural solution to fight Citrus Greening and revitalize Florida’s signature crop.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.