Farm Aid 2026

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.

Rural Revitalization and Farm Bill Extension Does Little

The Agribusiness Update
The New Democrat Coalition unveils sweeping Rural Revitalization Agenda aimed at boosting healthcare access, strengthening farm economy and expanding broadband in underserved communities, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.

Kemp Leads South America Trade Mission to Boost Agriculture and Investment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders met with business and farm interests in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen trade ties and expand opportunities for U.S. producers.

Farm Bankruptcy Higher and USDA Combats Foodborne Illness

The Agribusiness Update
More U.S. farms filed for bankruptcy in the first three months of 2025 than during the entire 2024 calendar year, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to boost USDA’s efforts combatting foodborne illness.

Richer Reds for Better Returns

California Ag Today
A smart harvest aid is helping California grape growers boost color and packout potential.

Plant Physiology Meets Profit Margins: A Stress Response Strategy

California Ag Today
California growers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and consumer tolerance. But tools like Megafol are helping crops fight back against extreme stress.

Shielding Your Fruit: A Fresh Approach to Heat and Rain Stress

California Ag Today
California growers are turning to innovative plant health solutions like Parka to protect crops from extreme weather, improve fruit quality, and streamline their spray programs.

Ag Secretary to Visit Six International Markets and U.S. Beef Sales to China Dive

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets this year to boost American agricultural exports, and U.S. beef sales to China take a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations that permitted exports from hundreds of American meat facilities.

Ag Secretary to Visit Six International Markets and U.S. Beef Sales to China Dive

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets this year to boost American agricultural exports, and U.S. beef sales to China take a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations that permitted exports from hundreds of American meat facilities.

Cow Fart Tax

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just when you thought the state government had thought of every way to separate you from your pocketbook, look out!

Democrats in Olympia have proposed a new bill that could tax … get this, the flatulence from cows.

Farm Act Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.

Farm Act Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.

Organic Boost for Schools and Ag Imports Increase Share

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has allocated $15 million to launch the Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program, and in the bulk of U.S. imports agricultural products account for an increasing share.

Organic Boost for Schools and Ag Imports Increase Share

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has allocated $15 million to launch the Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program, and in the bulk of U.S. imports agricultural products account for an increasing share.

California's Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules

The Agribusiness Update
Heavy rainstorms this spring have boosted California’s water supply for farming but have dampened farmers market attendance and crop selection, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.

Processing Tomato Acreage Down and Trade Mission to South Korea

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers are scaling down their processing tomato acreage this year with boosted inventory, and representatives from 49 U.S. organizations will join the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea.

California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.

California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.

Georgia's AEWR Explanations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined the call for meaningful explanations of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate and to hold off on scheduled increases, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.

More Farmers Embracing Technology and Tractor Sales Higher

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and Canadian farmers are embracing autonomous technology to boost their operations and productivity, and tractor sales continued to increase in the U.S.