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A Global Appetite for Peanuts
Southeast Regional Ag News
Strong interest in American brands signals opportunity in one of Southeast Asia’s largest markets.
Farm Bill Push
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to getting a new Farm Bill completed, Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau Managing Director of Government Affairs, says ag has waited long enough.
Apple Exports 2026
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s tariffs and bumpy negotiations with other countries, the cost of transportation, or any other problem, trade is filled with challenges for agriculture.
Beef 2025 Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Jenna Stanton, director of policy and public affairs for the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, takes a look back at the catte industry in 2025.
AFBF 107th Annual Convention and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other ag influencers will be featured speakers at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
Walmart Opens New Milk Processing Facility and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of its owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
Indonesia Trade Talks and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
A tariff and trade deal between Indonesia and the U.S., on the brink of collapse last month, now appears to have been resolved, and the USDA is forecasting the agricultural trade deficit will shrink in 2026 more than previously anticipated.
UK and EU for U.S. Beef Exports
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says some recent export news is sounding pretty good as well
Spuds and Japan
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. potato farmers had hopes that the recent trade agreement with Japan would include market access for fresh U.S. potatoes.
Farm Bill this Fall
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back to work following the August recess, many wonder what our chances are of getting a new Farm Bill done.
June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
Farm Bill Progress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice.
Farm Bill Now Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.
Farm Bill Now Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.
Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.
California Ag Tax Credit Proposal Dropped and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A proposed tax credit aimed at assisting California farms and boosting farm employment failed to advance out of Committee, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Carrol Named ED at Alabama FSA and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmer Monica Carroll brings decades of ag experience to her new role as the state’s Farm Service Agency executive director, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Farm Bill Chance in 2025
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, says with the new year and new Congress coming, there’s no reason they shouldn’t be able to get a new Farm Bill done sooner than later.
Lame Duck Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta’s Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher says she’s doubtful that a new farm bill will get done during this lame duck session of Congress.