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Rollins Op-Ed
Idaho Ag Today
Nobody knows more than Idaho farmers how tough things have gotten economically.
China and Soybean Trade
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says a lot of speculation revolves around what the future trade relationship between China and the U.S. will look like.
China's Soybean Purchases and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
China has secured at least seven million tons of U.S. soybeans after multiple purchases in recent weeks, and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House with a bipartisan vote, which would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves.
The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act
Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.
Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged
The Agribusiness Update
Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.
Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged
The Agribusiness Update
Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.
Ag Labor and Big Needs
Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest. Sara Neagu-Reed, Director of Production and Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, says the Trump administration seems to recognize that.
H-2A cutbacks
Idaho Ag Today
New estimates show farmworkers stand to lose $4.4 to $5.4 billion annually.
First North American Bee Strategy and Aid for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.
First North American Bee Strategy and Aid for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.
Federal Water Rule Could Ease Burdens for Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
California Farm Bureau says a new WOTUS proposal may streamline federal oversight while raising questions about how California will respond.
Federal Water Rule Could Ease Burdens for Farmers
California Ag Today
California Farm Bureau says a new WOTUS proposal may streamline federal oversight while raising questions about how California will respond.
California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Buck Naked Barley
Idaho Ag Today
Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a barley health claim.
SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments and Trump Intends to Help Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner, and Trump administration still intends to roll out up to $12 billion for farmers struggling because of tariffs.
SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments and Trump Intends to Help Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner, and Trump administration still intends to roll out up to $12 billion for farmers struggling because of tariffs.
China Trade Deal and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Last week, Donald Trump and Xi (ZHEE) Jinping reached a trade and economic deal designed to ease tensions between the U.S. and China, and the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo has ended after welcoming a record 73,000-plus attendees from across the country to downtown Indianapolis.
China Trade Deal and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Last week, Donald Trump and Xi (ZHEE) Jinping reached a trade and economic deal designed to ease tensions between the U.S. and China, and the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo has ended after welcoming a record 73,000-plus attendees from across the country to downtown Indianapolis.
USDA Plan Boosts Ranchers, But Argentine Beef Imports Raise Concern
California Ag Today
California Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.