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Conservation Reserve Program and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
Advancements in the National Farm Security Action Plan
Farm of the Future
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a Memorandum of Understanding that memorializes the relationship between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of War.
Farm Income Decline-USDA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA released its initial 2026 farm income forecast and as expected, shows a further decline in overall farm income, offset only by government payments.
USDA Eyes Citrus Change
California Ag Today
Officials will review public feedback before deciding whether to adjust current requirements for Hawaiian Persian limes.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
Protect Our Pigs
Farm of the Future
USDA-APHIS is inviting U.S. swine producers and pig owners to participate in the “I Protect Pigs” Photo Contest
Farm Income Forecast
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA projects that net farm income will slip lower in 2026 and remain about $48 billion under the record highs of 2022.
Del Monte Closes Last Plant and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer major setback as Del Monte announced plans to close its only remaining cannery in the state, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
New World Screwworm in Florida Horse and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reports that during a routine inspection in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found with an open wound containing New World Screwworm larvae, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
Chicken Wings for Super Bowl and Bird Flu Warnings
The Agribusiness Update
While New England is known for clam chowder and Seattle for salmon tossing at fish markets, nothing is hotter than chicken wings for the Super Bowl.
USDA Dairy Margin Coverage
Idaho Ag Today
Sign up for this year's edition of USDA Dairy Margin Coverage, Farm safety, Net Risk Management.
US Sheep Inventory Down, Goat Inventory Up
Line on Agriculture
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released updated figures for U.S. sheep, lamb, and goat inventories as of January 1, 2025.
Superbowl Food Safety and Trump's Call for Year-Round E15
The Agribusiness Update
Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery, and foods served over several hours, and theRenewable Fuels Association applauded President Trump for strongly reaffirming his support for America’s ethanol industry.
New World Screwworm Grand Challenge
Farm of the Future
USDA announced the availability of funding to combat New World screwworm (NWS) and prevent its northward spread.
Growth Energy on Year-round E15 and National Ag Day in March
The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is unhappy after a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the government funding bill, and USDA launches new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons.
California's Prop 12 Support Questions and Year-round E15 Left Out
The Agribusiness Update
Analysis is out for a letter, widely promoted by animal rights operatives, allegedly signed by 5,000 “farmers and producers” who support California’s Prop 12, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.
Florida Ag's Cost-Share Program and Year-round E15 Left Out
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that $6.3 million for Florida landowners through two cost-share programs, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.
Beef report
Idaho Ag Today
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA January outlook for beef production and steer prices for both 2025 and 2026.