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SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of weeks after a Supreme Court ruling withdrew much of the authority the President was using to impose tariffs, we’re still waiting to see how this plays out.
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Finish Farm Bill and More Farmers Turn to Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Congress to move quickly on a new Farm Bill, and some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits.
American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected
The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.
American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected
The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.
SCOTUS on Tariffs and FFA to Cooperate in Syngenta Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court turned the U.S. trade landscape upside down with a decision Friday striking down the centerpiece of President Trump’s tariff program, and the National FFA will cooperate with a congressional inquiry examining one of its corporate sponsors, Syngenta.
WASDE Report is Out and USDA Data Questioned
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report shows the 2025-26 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports and lower ending stocks, and the USDA is facing doubts about the reliability of its data from farmers, grain traders, and economists.
Ag Equipment Demand Down and Farm Bill Mark Up Set
The Agribusiness Update
Ag equipment manufacturers are taking a cautious outlook as lower crop prices and tight farm margins dampen new machinery demand, and House Ag Chair, GT Thompson tentatively sets farm bill markup for the week of February 23.
More Farm Assistance Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.
USDA Research Priorities for 2026 and China Tries to Reduce Soy Reliance
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new slate of research priorities for 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation, and China tries to reduce reliance on imported soybeans, raising questions about the long-term outlook for U.S. soybean exports.
Fresh Vs Frozen Blueberries
Fruit Grower Report
Alan Schreiber, Executive Director of the Washington Blueberry Commission, says when you break that down to fresh and processed, conventional and organic, we could still use more.
FCC Bans Foreign Drones and Beef Prices Projected Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The FCC recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns over an unacceptable risk to national security, and beef prices are projected to continue increasing as U.S. beef production declines with no signs of a rebuild.
Blueberry 2025 Production Update
Fruit Grower Report
Blueberry production in Washington state continues to climb with 2025 coming in close to, if not equal, to last year’s record crop of 210 million pounds.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
Washington's First HPAI of the Year and Ag Drones Continue to Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed Grant County’s first case of bird flu at a commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that’s expected to continue.
Washington's First HPAI of the Year and Ag Drones Continue to Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed Grant County’s first case of bird flu at a commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that’s expected to continue.
More Helene Relief and Ag Drones Continue to Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Georgia will receive over $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that’s expected to continue.
Shutdown Timing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Depending on how soon the government shutdown ends, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it has the potential to impact next year’s crops for farmers across the country.