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Cheese Names Debate and USDA Aid to American Beef Herd
The Agribusiness Update
A dispute over cheese names has become a sticking point in U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, and USDA is rolling out a broad package of programs aimed at rebuilding America’s beef herd and strengthening the nation’s cattle industry.
Adoption of High-Tech Sprayers and Farmland Values Climb
The Agribusiness Update
An increasing number of California specialty crop farmers are minimizing labor and chemical costs through the adoption of high-tech herbicide sprayers, and the average value of U.S. cropland has climbed above $6,000 an acre for the first time.
Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow and Farmland Values Climb
The Agribusiness Update
The Dairy Alliance is proud to again support the Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow program for the 2026–27 school year, and the average value of U.S. cropland has climbed above $6,000 an acre for the first time.
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.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
Beef and Dietary Guidelines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed by some of the changes proposed by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Ag Economic outlook
Idaho Ag Today
Predictions and analysis of the farm economy from USDA Ag economist Seth Myer.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and National 4-H Beyond Ready
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors dropped 19% in September compared to September of last year, and the national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with skills, resilience, and confidence.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
Farm Income Lower
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA numbers forecast a drop in net farm income in 2023 and American Farm Bureau Federation Ecomomist Danny Munch breaks down what that means.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season began June 1, and agriculture and food production create large number of U.S. jobs.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass says our La Nina weather is likely to stick around a little longer bringing cooler and wetter than normal conditions.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass says our La Nina weather is likely to stick around a little longer bringing cooler and wetter than normal conditions.
Fertilizer Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau economist warns that fertilizer prices are soaring, along with other input costs, and may continue doing so for some time.
Dry Conditions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sure it's dryer than usual here in the PNW, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says while climate change is happening very gradually, this year's conditions were caused by the La Nina weather we're having and there's no trend indicating this is due to climate change.
Dry Conditions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sure it's dryer than usual here in the PNW, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says while climate change is happening very gradually, this year's conditions were caused by the La Nina weather we're having and there's no trend indicating this is due to climate change.