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USDA Crop Report Changes and Rented Farmland Acres Grow
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.
Fresh Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Promoting the availability and benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables is the focus of many in the ag industry, including the International Fresh Produce Association.
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sparks flew at the House Rules Committee Monday over whether the pending farm bill includes a lawsuit shield for makers of the key farming herbicide glyphosate or Roundup.
A New Take on Burgers and Beer
California Ag Today
A Del Mar brewery and local ranch are working together to transform by-products into high-quality beef.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.
Renew Farm Bill Pressure and Fertilizer Prices Too High
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill returned from the Easter recess with growing optimism that a new five-year farm bill could soon advance, and overwhelming majority of U.S. farmers say rising fertilizer costs are limiting their ability to operate this season.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
Liability Limits for Pesticide Manufacturers and Acreage Reporting Period
The Agribusiness Update
Six candidates running for California governor say if elected, they’d roll back regulations that have made it challenging to farm, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency reopens acreage reporting period to give producers more time to complete 2025 crop acreage reports for apples, pears and cherries.
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.
Peanuts Take Center Stage in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Advocates press Congress for stronger support amid challenging farm economics.
USDA Research
Idaho Ag Today
Profitibility or reduce variability in profitability. expand markets and uses of agricultural products.
Year Round E15 Importance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.
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.
New Renewable Fuel Standards and Farm Bill Uncertainty
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA has finalized new renewable fuel standards to increase biofuel blending requirements and strengthen domestic energy production, and uncertainty surrounding the next farm bill continues as lawmakers remain divided on several key agricultural and nutrition policies.
Washington Ag Wage Crisis
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wages for ag workers in Washington state are pushing the limits of affordability for farmers.
Mandatory Price Reporting for Fertilizer and Consumer Spending Data
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill that would require mandatory price reporting of fertilizer, and data from the Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series provides a clear picture of consumer food spending across the food supply chain.
Behind the Grocery Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Most of what consumers spend on food never makes it back to the farm.
Precision Dairy
Idaho Ag Today
Precision agriculture, a concept more ag producers and more citizens are becoming aware of.
2026 Florida Farm Bill Becomes Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials say the measure delivers resources and protections for farmers and families.