U.S.-China Talks and Ethanol Production Records

The Agribusiness Update
A new sign of deteriorating relations after China accused the U.S. of violating the trade truce the countries signed last month, and the U.S. has churned out record levels of ethanol since late last year.

U.S.-China Talks and Ethanol Production Records

The Agribusiness Update
A new sign of deteriorating relations after China accused the U.S. of violating the trade truce the countries signed last month, and the U.S. has churned out record levels of ethanol since late last year.

China Not a Big Buyer of US Wheat

Line on Agriculture
While China has been a hard red winter wheat customer, they have not been a big customer for US wheat producers.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

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.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

Grow Vegetables with Virtual Training and Canada's Focus on Trade

The Agribusiness Update
A new video series by the University of California aims to provide free virtual training on how to grow vegetables, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.

Georgia Bills Provide Farmer Relief and Canada's Focus on Trade

The Agribusiness Update
During a May 8 ceremony, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills into law designed to provide financial relief for Georgia’s farmers, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.

Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.

Family Farm Bankruptcies Rise and U.S. Egg Production Down

The Agribusiness Update
Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year and are trending even higher this year, and U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year.

China Talks - Grassley

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.

US Cattle and Pork Producers Losers in China Trade War

Line on Agriculture
US produces specific beef products for China due to their specific labels and product specifications.

California Wolf Attacks Rise and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
With California wolf populations growing and livestock attacks on the rise, the state will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

South Carolina Soybean Plant to Close and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
Archer Daniels Midland will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

Meat Exports to China

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China’s effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.

Perdue Confirmed as Ambassador to China Amid Trade Tensions

Southeast Regional Ag News
Former Georgia Senator David Perdue, a Republican and former business executive, takes the role as the U.S. and China remain in a tense tariff dispute that could reshape global trade.

AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping

The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.

Cotton Forecasts Higher and Mexico Tomato Dumping

The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s 2024-25 forecast for global cotton production is down slightly month-over-month but a 7% increase from last year and the highest since 2017-18, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.

Sauerkraut and Gut Health and Industrial Hemp Value Rises

The Agribusiness Update
A new study in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found sauerkraut may provide substantial benefits to gut health, and the value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.

Guacamole for Cinco De Mayo and Industrial Hemp Value Rises

The Agribusiness Update
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and maybe even plant the tree that produces it, andthe value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.