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Adapting To Lower Global Demand
Farm of the Future
With trade relationships in flux, strong markets for many ag commodities can be difficult to come by.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Tariff Disputes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re seeing warning signs in the farm economy when it comes to tariff disputes, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says they're taking a toll on agriculture.
Digging Into The Ag Economy, New Corn Leadership
Line on Agriculture
A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.
Taiwan inks wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and Taiwan signed a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports.
Corn Growers Applaud California's E15 and Ag Sales to China Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Applause from National Corn Growers Association President after California Governor signs bill legalizing E15 in the state, and the U.S. ag industry continues to lose sales from trade severances with China and others.
California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
$2.9M Project Launched to Clean Up Aquaculture Gear
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new FDACS initiative will remove debris, restore oyster reefs, and support Cedar Key’s clam industry after back-to-back hurricane seasons.
Plant Not Plastic: Cotton at the Heart of the Microplastic Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCC’s new campaign highlights cotton’s natural advantage while empowering consumers to cut plastic pollution and support America’s growers.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
IDWR and the Binghams
Idaho Ag Today
Ruling in water rights case reinforces new mitigation plans, protects farmers.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Ag Economics and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says today’s modern economy is way different from the tariff days of the 1930s when the Smoot-Hawley Act imposed 20% tariffs and was blamed for worsening the Great Depression.
California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries
California Ag Today
The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
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Idaho Ag Today
Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund.