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New Dietary Guidelines and WOTUS Clarification Needed
The Agribusiness Update
The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA have released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marking a significant reset of federal nutrition policy, and farmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of the Waters of the United States.
China and Soybean Trade
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says a lot of speculation revolves around what the future trade relationship between China and the U.S. will look like.
Oversupply of Soybeans
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Multiple countries brought in large grain harvests during recent growing seasons, but while that’s normally good news, Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says the large crops combined with trade tensions have led to excess grain supplies around the world.
More potato data
Idaho Ag Today
I asked USDA research economist Catharine Weber about the quantity of potatoes consumed by people both in our country and world-wide.
Potato facts and fun
Idaho Ag Today
Potatoes...They are the stuff of songs world wide. Who knows that more about this subject than those of us living and loving in Idaho.
Trade Optimism
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Trade is certainly a hot topic among the ag community, with farmers and ranchers facing concerns on a number of fronts.
Gobble Gauge: U.S. Turkey Flock Shrinks Ahead of the Holidays
California Ag Today
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Fewer Turkeys, Same Feast
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
Ag Economics in the Details
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
Rural AI Push Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and
Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.
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Rural AI Push Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and
Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.
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Canada's Economy Improved
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.
Farmland values
Idaho Ag Today
USDA's annual look at farmland values and cash rents, according to chief economist Seth Meier, indicates a cooling and year over year growth.
Jobs that Wouldn't Exist Without Agriculture
California Ag Today
A national report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that U.S. agricultural trade supports more than a million jobs—many of them in transportation, logistics, and other off-farm sectors.
Rural AI Push Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data
centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.
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Rural AI Push Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data
centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.
Read More