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Diesel and Fuel Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting even more pressure on the farm economy.
AI in Ag Attitudes Differ and Crude Oil Prices Ease
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the U.S. and Argentina have sharply different views about the benefits of artificial intelligence in agriculture, and crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting more pressure on the farm economy.
Ag Groups Happy with Farm Bill and More Tariffs Concerning
The Agribusiness Update
The House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill and ag groups are expressing their appreciation, and new efforts by the Trump administration to impose import tariffs are drawing concern across the ag industry.
Ag Groups Applaud Farm Bill and Push or Data Centers
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups applauded the House Ag Committee for bipartisan passage of Farm Bill 2.0 out of committee, and the tech industry’s relentless push for data centers in rural areas is seen by many farmers as a threat to their way of life.
Del Monte Closes Last Plant and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer major setback as Del Monte announced plans to close its only remaining cannery in the state, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
New World Screwworm in Florida Horse and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reports that during a routine inspection in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found with an open wound containing New World Screwworm larvae, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
Into the Crystal Ball: 2023 Fuel Prices
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fuel prices started to fall in some locations in early November, and continued through December. Where are the headed in the new year?
Farmers Brace for Rising Fuel Spikes and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers around the country are bracing for spikes in fuel prices, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW!
Farmers Brace for Rising Fuel Spikes and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers around the country are bracing for spikes in fuel prices, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW!
Celebrate Georgia Ag Week and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Department of Agriculture declares March 21-25 as Georgia Ag Week, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW.
Junior Livestock Events Cancelled and Early Easter Complications
The Agribusiness Update
The cancellation of fairs has ripple effect on youth and junior livestock events, and this year's early Easter complicates retail produce estimates.
Carbon Tax Hits All of Us Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Republic Representative Jacqueline Maycumber comes down hard on Inslee's Carbon Tax.
Vegetable Oil Shipping Bill Passes House
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Bill would ease cost of shipping vegetable oils by rail
Transforming U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Increasing rail shipments of crude oil have created extreme delays in the delivery of crops and agricultural products to market.
Crude Prices Fall & Pressure On Ports
Northwest Report
Gas prices could keep falling as oil prices drop...ag groups keep he pressure on the port issue...and Lacy Gray has her last Food Forethought.
Crude Prices Fall & Pressure On Ports
Northwest Report
Gas prices could keep falling as oil prices drop...ag groups keep he pressure on the port issue...and Lacy discusses the trillion dollar budget and how that might affect ag.
Freight Delays Cost Washington Jobs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Freight rail congestion impacting the shipment of goods nationwide and forcing some state ag shippers out of business.
Lowering Gas Prices & Dairy Women Reunion
Northwest Report
A new bill in the House could help gas prices...Oregon's Dairy Royalty is gearing up for a reunion...and it may be a while before we see the new RFS.
Crude Oil Release & Greenhouse Gas Report
Northwest Report
A new report shows how agriculture is affecting greenhouse gases and an international organization is releasing millions of barrels of oil.
Weak Dollar Drive Pricing Bounce
A weaker dollar and the new crop report due out today helped bring grains back.