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The Local Story Behind the School Lunch Tray
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm to School Month highlights millions in purchases from Alabama farmers and more than 14 million meals.
Committees Add More Value to National Pork Board, Data Center Bill Blocked
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Board plans six advisory committees to bring producers and industry partners into its strategic planning. Separately, the U.S. Senate blocked a bill related to selling federal lands for data centers, after reports that the administration considered 17,000 acres for 12 centers.
Pork Inventories Rise as U.S. Exports Weaken
Line on Agriculture
USDA reports rising pork inventories and weaker exports, while pork consumption is expected to increase slightly.
Less Government Beef Intervention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President Ethan Lane says strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry.
Southeast Universities Land New Poultry Research Funding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Four regional universities are among five institutions sharing $465,000 for industry-focused research.
Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge
California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.
Nigeria, a Win for US Beef Producers, Dairy Checkoff Dollars Redirected
Line on Agriculture
USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted.
Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.
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USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending
California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.
When the Vineyard Work Dries Up
California Ag Today
California’s winegrape downturn is reshaping jobs along with acreage.
Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
GFB's I Farm-I Vote Campaign and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
GFB’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
Specialty Crop Improvements
Fruit Grower Report
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.
UC Farm Advisor's Cannot Make Direct Recommendations of Products
California Tree Nut Report
Heads up drivers
Idaho Ag Today
There’s a #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign for the current harvest season, warning drivers to use extra caution while driving.
Trade War with Canada
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When it comes to the current economic and diplomatic conflict between U.S. and Canada, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer thinks the term Trade War is an exaggeration, saying "for us, it’s economics."
CHS-Growmark Invest in Open Tug’s AI Barge Platform
Line on Agriculture
Cooperative Ventures has invested in Open Tug to enhance agricultural logistics through AI-driven barge monitoring
New fertilizer plant
Idaho Ag Today
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: "Together we take the latest and perhaps the greatest at least step so far moving backward American fertilizer independence."
Trump Strengthens U.S. Cattle Industry and DOJ Investigates Record Beef Prices
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle industry, and the Department of Justice is expanding its investigation into record-high beef prices.