Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.

Seahawk Farmer

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Grey Zabel is a Pierre, South Dakota native, second year Seattle Seahawks offensive guard, and 2026 Super Bowl champion who says, over the years, he’s learned the best return on investment in agriculture is yourself.

New Food Labels Coming to California

California Ag Today
State standardizes date labels to reduce confusion and food waste.

MCOOL Cut From the House Farm Bill; R-Calf Disappointed

Line on Agriculture
The Farm Bill has passed the House and is moving to the Senate, but mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) was rejected.

Creative Water Technology and Protein Label Changes

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers’ increasingly urgent need to reduce water use has attracted new businesses and more creative solutions for recycling wastewater, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.

Southeast Drought Conditions and Protein Label Changes

The Agribusiness Update
A large part of Southeast farm country is dry as farmers plant crops this spring, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.

Potato plantings down

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres could be down this year, according to spud growers who are facing high input costs and low farm-level potato prices production.

The 2026 School Nutrition Snapshot

California Ag Today
Four key insights into what’s influencing children’s diets and well-being today.

Product of USA

Idaho Ag Today
The voluntary product of USA label standard for meat, poultry and egg products has been in effect since January 1st.

WSU Honeybee Study and Summer Sale of E15

The Agribusiness Update
A man-made food source provided honeybees a nutritious diet over the course of two winters through a new study at WSU, and the Renewable Fuels Association welcomed an EPA decision to allow uninterrupted sales of lower-cost E15 this summer.

Florida's Lab-grown Meat Ban and Summer Sale of E15

The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat, that’s been in place since 2024, and the Renewable Fuels Association welcomed an EPA decision to allow uninterrupted sales of lower-cost E15 this summer.

USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label

California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.

Montana State Bird Flu Research and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
A team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding research into bird flu, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

National Peanut Month and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

Modern Ag Alliance Pushes for Clear, Science‑Based Pesticide Rules

Line on Agriculture
The Modern Ag Alliance is a coalition of commodity groups and state Farm Bureaus, which is pushing for clearer, science‑based pesticide regulations.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

Protecting Wine From Wildfire

California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.

Seats Open on Shell Egg Advisory Committee

California Ag Today
CDFA is inviting both an industry member and a public member to help guide egg safety and quality oversight.

A Longstanding Screwworm Defense, Renewed

Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent investments and expanded response tools reflect continued commitment to preventing the pest’s return.