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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.
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.
EPA and Pesticides
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency’s made big progress in reducing the backlog of pesticide registration reviews, while some remain controversial.
Farm Troubles and Blame
Fruit Grower Report
As fuel prices soar, thanks to the war in Iran, and adds to the exorbitant costs farmers are already paying for labor, inputs and equipment, who is to blame for the mess we find ourselves in today?
San Diego County Area Quarantined After Mexican Fruit Fly Detection
California Ag Today
State and federal officials launch eradication efforts in La Mesa following the discovery of five flies, including a mated female.
Data Centers on Ag Land
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. tech industry is continuing a push for more land for data centers in rural areas, and it’s causing some farmer pushback.
Drones: A Bird’s-Eye Business Plan
California Ag Today
Rethinking time, labor, and opportunity costs with modern technology.
Politics and Agricuture
Fruit Grower Report
From labor reform to the rising cost of growing our food, politics isn’t helping to fix the crisis agriculture is facing.
Tariff Questions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump’s temporary tariffs to replace those the Supreme Court struck down are a bridge back to highly discretionary levies, according to trade experts.
Farm Bill 2.0
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair “GT” Thompson outlined his Farm Bill 2.0 priorities at this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Del Monte Closes Last Plant and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer major setback as Del Monte announced plans to close its only remaining cannery in the state, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
Politics and Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Post Columnist, Megan McCardle wonders what ever happened to trying to understand what the problems are and coming up with a compromise.
Beef 2025 Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, takes a look back at the catte industry in 2025.
Fusion 2025
Idaho Ag Today
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state attended the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Fusion Conference .
California Canola Thieves and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
California resident, Shawn Sawa was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in stealing millions of dollars’ worth of canola intended for livestock feed, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
National Peanut Board Volunteers and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut Associations from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia are seeking peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
High Beef Prices Lift Lamb
California Ag Today
Record-high beef prices and strong consumer demand are giving California lamb producers a welcome boost.
Georgia National Fair and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair welcomed over 612,000 visitors, celebrating Georgia’s best in agriculture, family fun and community tradition, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.
California Cilantro Weed and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The spread of yellow nutsedge, an aggressive weed that thrives in coastal conditions, has put a damper on an otherwise phenomenal period for California cilantro growers, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.
Trump Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump fired back at American cattle producers upset by his plan to buy beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in the U.S. StoneX's Arlan Suderman responds.