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FFA Washington Leadership Conference and Fungus Smugglers Arrested
The Agribusiness Update
Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. are in Washington, D.C. for the Washington Leadership Conference, and two people from China are charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Not All Good Ideas Need Venture Capital
Farm of the Future
Venture capital has played a big role in funding ag tech innovation — and that’s a good thing, but plenty of innovations happen without it.
New farm categories
Idaho Ag Today
From time to time, USDA adjusts its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a glance report to include new categories.
New year and spuds
Idaho Ag Today
Several years ago, I talked with then President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission Frank Muir about New Year's and potatoes.
Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.
Venture Capital in Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Through startup experiences and a Stanford MBA, Andrew Minarick has learned that not all investment money is right for all businesses in agriculture.
Economic Cliff for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag bankers fear an economic cliff in farm country without a new farm bill.
Funding Growth of Agribusinesses
Farm of the Future
Investors like Jim Taylor at Forage Capital Partners are focused on companies that have a proven track record and a path to profitability.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Lab Meats Face Financing Woes and New USDA Data for Online Shopping
The Agribusiness Update
The last 12 months have been challenging for cultivated meat and seafood companies trying to raise capital, the USDA’s Economic Research Service’s Eating and Health Module captured, for the first time, national data concerning the prevalence and frequency of Americans online grocery shopping.
Washington Summit Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the Potato Expo behind them, the National Potato Council is looking ahead for next month's Washington Summit, the national potato industry meeting in the nation's Capital.
Washington Summit Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the Potato Expo behind them, the National Potato Council is looking ahead for next month's Washington Summit, the national potato industry meeting in the nation's Capital.
Farm Bill Safety Net Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate economist, John Newton talks about why a Farm Bill safety net is more important now than ever.
Farm Bill Safety Net Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate economist, John Newton talks about why a Farm Bill safety net is more important now than ever.
Productivity Plus
Farm of the Future
Access to credit is an important key to success in American agriculture.
A New Financing Model for Farmers Who Want to Expand
Farm of the Future
AcreTrader's "sponsored farm offering" allows farmers to access investment capital via their online platform.