California Farmers Urge USMCA Renewal and Canadian Tariff Exemptions

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers, agribusiness leaders and state officials are urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to extend and strengthen the USMCA, and the Agricultural Coalition for the USMCA is urging the Trump administration to exempt all products from new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Securing Diesel Supplies

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As work on the farm continues, global inventories of diesel fuel remain tight, thanks to the Strait of Hormuz being essentially closed as the war with Iran continues.

AFBF on Farm Bill Markup and Farmers Spend More on Diesel

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the release of Senate farm bill text and a scheduled markup by the Senate Ag Committee, and a new study found U.S. farmers spent $1.4 billion MORE on diesel fuel during the 2025–26 planting season than they did last season.

Florida Commissioner Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Proposals

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Commissioner’s office outlines key provisions in the 2026 Florida Farm Bill aimed at agriculture, public safety, and consumer protection.

EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly

Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.

Propane in Ag Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

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.

Propane in Ag Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Propane in Ag Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

Propane in Ag Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.

California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand

The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.

California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand

The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.

Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Hurricane Milton Acreage Report and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida report says Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 hurricane in October, hit more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Propane in Agriculture Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.

Reliable Energy - Not EVs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau told Congress farmers need reliable, affordable energy to transport crops and livestock, but electric vehicles are not reliable.

California Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record

The Agribusiness Update
With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.