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Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.
Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Summer Break-Hungry Kids and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Summer break can leave some Florida children without access to regular, healthy meals, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Do Good with Dairy
California Ag Today
California dairy families are matching donations during National Dairy Month to help provide milk to Californians facing food insecurity.
Deere's Right to Repair Settlement
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding its right-to-repair policies.
Potato challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Potato growers face some hard challengesIt’s been a tough couple of years for U.S. and Idaho potato growers.
Southeast Cotton Leaders Step Forward
Southeast Regional Ag News
Cotton producers and industry professionals from across the Southeast are being recognized as future leaders for U.S. agriculture.
China Renews U.S. Beef Registrations
California Ag Today
USMEF says China’s renewed approvals could help restart purchases from American beef suppliers.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.
Farm Bill Passage to Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now that a new Farm Bill has passed the House and has moved on to the Senate, many are asking if the two chambers can agree on enough to get this done.
USDA Pushes “Real Food First” in SNAP
California Ag Today
New retailer requirements would shift more shelf space toward staple foods and perishables.
Food and Nutrition Administration and U.S. Beef Back to the U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is restructuring its Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission, announcing plans to create a new Food and Nutrition Administration, and U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom as part of a deal reached by the Trump administration last year.
Universal Meals Program and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Mandates such as California’s Universal Meals Program already provide funding to improve access to nutritious meals served to public-school students, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
Newsom Spotlights Agriculture Efforts
California Ag Today
The governor pointed to expanded farm-to-family programs as he addressed challenges tied to the ongoing war.
Right to Repair
Idaho Ag Today
Settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
Grazing Action Plan
Idaho Ag Today
Teaching the federal employees how important our ranchers are, enhancing transparency and data access, expanding practical and management tools.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
2026 Flavor of Georgia and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Pork Performs, Variety Meats Deliver
Southeast Regional Ag News
Solid pork export growth meets surging demand for beef variety meats worldwide.