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Xi and Trump Talk Trade and Diesel Prices Skyrocket
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Trump in Washington last week and agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10, and record-high diesel prices are pressuring farmers while the Trump administration considers whether restricting diesel exports could provide relief.
Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
GFB's I Farm-I Vote Campaign and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
GFB’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
Trump Reconsiders Immigration and May Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is again considering how to shield America’s agricultural industry from his immigration crackdown, and USDA report says May egg output dropped year over year, as did the number of total egg layers in the U.S.
Ranch Restaurant Opens and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
The Ranch Restaurant has officially opened its doors along the scenic Columbia River in the Central Washington town of Vantage, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.
Florida's Rural Health Care Bill and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation commends Governor Ron DeSantis for signing legislation that will expand healthcare access for rural residents, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.
Tariff Confusion and Cattle Trade Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs on our biggest trading partners has caused confusion for agricultural exporters, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
Florida Ag Woman of Year and Cattle Trade Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces Reba Y. Mazak as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
California Rethinks Autonomous Equipment Ban and New Bird Flu Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
As technology advances, the state of California is reconsidering a ban on autonomous agricultural equipment, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
UF Citrus Greening Research and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida faculty secure over $16 million for Citrus Greening research, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.
California Healthy Soils Program and NAWG's Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
California Department of Food and Agriculture awarding $66-million in grants for the Healthy Soils Program, and National Association of Wheat Growers share their 2023 Farm Bill priorities.
Georgia Food Bank Changes Name and NAWG's Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Food Bank Association changes name to "Feeding Georgia," and National Association of Wheat Growers share their 2023 Farm Bill priorities.
Lifting Tariffs on China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As inflation hits 40-year high, President considers lifting some tariffs on China as a possible relief valve.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.
NAFTA Threat to USMCA and California Oranges to China
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump threatens NAFTA cancelation to push USMCA through, and California oranges not going to China this year.
Trump to USDA 5% Cuts and Roundup Verdict
The Agribusiness Update
President orders USDA to cut 5% in spending, and Judge considers reversing $289-million Roundup verdict.
Senate Considers Higher Ethanol and Trump on Cuba
The Agribusiness Update
Senate considers higher ethanol year-round, and Ag worries Trump will dump Cuba trade.