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Taiwan wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Taiwan’s recent pledge to buy $1.2 billion worth of U.S. wheat over the next three years, much of it from Idaho, was more than just a ceremonial commitment.
Tough times for farmers
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are currently facing tough financial challenges and many are struggling to stay in business.
HPAI Confirmed in Georgia Flock and October Commodity Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the USDA’s APHIS, confirm a case of HPAI at a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County, and October global food commodity prices dropped for the second straight month.
Gray Wolves Euthanized and October Commodity Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
After months of failed efforts to reduce the level of livestock kills with nonlethal methods, the California Fish and Wildlife euthanized four gray wolves, and October global food commodity prices dropped for the second straight month.
No Fresh U.S. Potatoes to Japan and H-2A Processing to Resume
The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council is not pleased with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week, and the Department of Labor's updated shutdown plan confirms the processing of H-2A temporary labor applications will resume.
Georgia Drought Monitor Confirms Dry and H-2A Processing to Resume
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia’s farmers don’t need data to know the weather has been dry recently, but the recent Drought Monitor report confirmed as much, and the Department of Labor's updated shutdown plan confirms the processing of H-2A temporary labor applications will resume.
No Fresh U.S. Potatoes to Japan and H-2A Processing to Resume
The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council is not pleased with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week, and the Department of Labor's updated shutdown plan confirms the processing of H-2A temporary labor applications will resume.
Celebrating American Beef and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
Cattle industry folks will be ‘Celebrating American Beef’ in Baker City, Oregon next Saturday, November 1st, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.
Georgia Peanut Bank Week and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association joined forces this week to promote the 49th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.
RFA Applauds California's E15 Acceptance and Kieffer New NAWG CEO
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsome for signing Assembly Bill 30 into law, immediately legalizing lower-cost E15 fuel, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.
Farmers' Market Celebration and Kieffer New NAWG CEO
The Agribusiness Update
American Farmland Trust announced the winners of the 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, with three southeast markets in the top 10, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.
US Corn Exports Good, USDA Announces more ECAP Payments
Line on Agriculture
US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.
How sugar is priced
Idaho Ag Today
Samantha Parrot of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association explains the complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.
How sugar is priced
Idaho Ag Today
The complicated but very exact formula for how Idaho sugar beet producers get paid.
Ag Economics in the Details
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.
Sugar policy
Idaho Ag Today
Executive Director - Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association Samantha Parrot helps us better understand the federal sugar policy.
The Surprise in the August WASDE
Line on Agriculture
Notable changes in the recent report are discussed in today's Line on Agriculture Report.
National Peanut Board's New Brand and Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board announced a new brand platform for the peanut industry, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service says net cash farm income is forecast to increase 25% from 2024 to 2025.
Corn Exports Up, USDA to Issue A Second Emergency Payment
Line on Agriculture
An update on US corn exports, and the USDA has announced a second round of payments under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.
Corn Projections Up
Line on Agriculture
Market expert, Bryan Irey says that the increase is necessary in ag markets.