2026 Fire Season

Idaho Ag Today
It was another tough wildfire season in Idaho this year, as about 700,000 acres burned across the state.

USDA Reorganization Halted and Beef Imports Below Expectations

The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge has ordered the USDA to halt certain office closures and employee relocations tied to its reorganization, and additional beef imports under the President’s temporary tariff-rate quota fell well short of the first monthly target.

U.S. Beef Exports Climb, But China Remains a Challenge

California Ag Today
Strong demand from Taiwan and South Korea boosts August beef export value, while trade barriers continue to weigh on the broader market.

Tartar fire aftermath

Idaho Ag Today
The Tartar Fire burned more than 158 thousand acres in Washington County near the town of Weiser, Idaho.

Migration Season and Bird Flu Concerns

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fall migration is underway and USDA is urging livestock and poultry producers to stay vigilant against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Could More Federal Grazing Be on the Horizon for California Ranchers?

California Ag Today
USDA is revisiting a directive aimed at restoring grazing capacity, and ranchers are being asked to explore what it could mean for their operations.

Tariff-Free Beef Imports a Nothing Burger

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Trump administration’s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign-grown beef may not be having the anticipated impact.

Billions in Farm Income, But Costs Keep Climbing Across the Southeast

Southeast Regional Ag News
New USDA estimates put North Carolina among the nation's top states for farm income as rising production expenses keep pressure on agriculture across the region.

AI and beef

Idaho Ag Today
Take a look at the USDA grade labels on beef and other meat products at your retailer. Those grades come from Agriculture Department inspectors.

Idaho passes Washington

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho passes Washington in farm receipts for first time.

Less Government Beef Intervention

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President Ethan Lane says strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry.

Is Potash from Russia Feasible?, ICE Raids Golden Triangle

Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration is considering increased potash imports from Belarus. Ag Fertilizer expert does not believe this is feasible for US growers.

Golden Triangle ICE raid disrupts cattle processing.

Drought in North Central Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
For Idaho, Winter 2025/2026 was the second warmest winter since 1896, with record-low snowpack and warm temperatures.

Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge

California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.

Georgia Tightens Screwworm Safeguards Again

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s response serves as a reminder for Southeast livestock owners to check requirements before moving animals.

Cover Crops Survey Results, Cattle on Feed 1% Above a Year Ago

Line on Agriculture
The University of Missouri’s biannual survey and factors influencing farmers’ cover-cropping choices explained.

Cattle and calves on feed were 1% above the previous year.

Fall Processing Recommendations for Your Weaning-aged Calves

Idaho Ag Today
Fall Processing Recommendations for Your Weaning-aged Calves

NM Port of Entry Opening, EPA Spends Time with Farmers

Line on Agriculture
New Mexico may reopen the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican cattle as soon as September 24 while USDA continues its phased reopening of southern border livestock crossings.

Jim Macy, Region 7 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, discussed issues of concern to the agriculture industry, including diesel emission fluid, death, WOTUS, common-sense rulemaking, and following the rule of law.

The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More.

Southeast Regional Ag News
July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.

Could Volcanoes Help Southern Soil?

Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida study is putting volcanic rock dust to the test on cropland and cattle pastures.