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Tariff Strategy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump suspended tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this week, saying the decision was to protect American farmers, but his threat of future tariffs is still on the table.
Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
Winegrape Sector Shrinking and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California’s winegrape sector continues reeling from a shrinking market that’s left the state with too much vineyard acreage and an oversupply of grapes, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.
Georgia Peanuts and Soy Production Up and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia’s peanut and soybean crops both increased production in 2024, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
Ag Equipment Sales Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent sales reports for agricultural machinery have shown lower trends in the U.S. and Canada.
Time for Cattle Herd Size Panic?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Rachel Endecott, rancher and former beef cattle extension specialist, chats with Haylie Shipp about the impact of cow size as it relates to the cattle herd.
Comparing Apples to Oranges to Cow Size
California Ag Today
As of January 1, the U.S. cattle herd was tallied at 86.7 million head, the lowest since 1951. Do we panic? Well…it is definitely something to consider – the herd size, not the induced panic – but there is something else at play. The beef supply hasn’t seen as steep of a drop off.
Dairy Council Releases Trends Report
California Ag Today
“As an organization committed to advancing public health through nutrition education and advocacy, we believe these insights are essential for professionals striving to improve community well-being,” said Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
Virtual Fencing 2
Idaho Ag Today
New technology for livestock management, called “Virtual Fencing,” is catching on in Idaho and the West.
Food Insecurity by Region and DOGE Review of USDA
The Agribusiness Update
People in certain parts of the country are more likely to be food insecurethan others, and the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE work on wasteful spending includes a comprehensive review of money spent by USDA.
Florida's Ag Lending Proposal and New Bird Flu Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlights Florida Farm Bill proposal to protect Florida’s farmers and ranchers from lending discrimination from financial institutions, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.
Wine Institute on Tariffs and Ag Secretary Rollins Addresses USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Wine Institute is pushing back against the thought of placing tariffs on imports from Canada, and retaliatory tariffs against U.S. wine, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends.
UGA Contributes $8.4 billion to Georgia and Ag Secretary Rollins Addresses USDA
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia contributed a record $8.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends.
Agritourism revenue
Idaho Ag Today
What do some Cooperative Extension studies reveal about trends of agritourism on both a national, and a state-local level?
BioSolutions Expo and Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The BioSolutions Conference & Expo is wrapping up today in Fresno, California, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's "Flash Report" shows sale of all tractors in January were down 16% from the same month last year.
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.