Georgia National Fair and Farmer Sentiment Down

The Agribusiness Update
October is harvest season and worthy of celebration, so the Georgia Farm Bureau recommends a visit to the Georgia National Fair now thru Oct. 18, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.

Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge

The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.

What Super El Niño Means

Fruit Grower Report
You’ve undoubtedly heard the reports or warning that we’ve now shifted into a Super El Niño situation after four years of declared drought, but will it be as bad as some suggest?

Measuring groundwater

Idaho Ag Today
Groundwater levels to be measured in an additional 400 wells across Treasure Valley and Payette Valley.

Cover Crops Survey Results, Cattle on Feed 1% Above a Year Ago

Line on Agriculture
The University of Missouri’s biannual survey and factors influencing farmers’ cover-cropping choices explained.

Cattle and calves on feed were 1% above the previous year.

Prime Beef Production Keeps Climbing

Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent grading data show Prime beef outpacing Select by more than two-to-one.

Tariff Relief for Farmers and China Suspends Brazilian Beef

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA continues to evaluate possible tariff relief options for farmers impacted by trade disputes and rising production costs, and China has suspended beef imports from three Brazilian meatpacking plants after detecting synthetic veterinary hormones in cattle.

California Almond Estimates and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
For decades, experts have done their best to estimate the size of California’s almond crop prior to harvest, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.

Mississippi River Shipping Water and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are increasing transportation costs for American farmers as drought conditions continue to disrupt barge traffic, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.

Protein-Packed Picks in the Dairy Case

Southeast Regional Ag News
From cottage cheese to cheddar, popular cheeses are gaining attention from Southeast consumers looking for more protein, while eggs still hold their ground as a nutrition powerhouse.

Seed Treatments

Idaho Ag Today
At the moment a seed is planted, seed treatments play a crucial role by providing protection against diseases, insects, and nematode pressure.

Protein Packed Dairy Favorites

California Ag Today
From ricotta to cheddar, cheese is giving California dairy producers another reason to smile as consumers look for flavorful ways to add more protein to their diets.

Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze

Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.

Early Harvest, Bigger Opportunity for Grapes

California Ag Today
Growers and retailers look to capitalize on extended availability this season.

Monarch Tractor’s Rise and Reset

California Ag Today
The Livermore-based innovator pivots after reportedly selling assets to Caterpillar.

Sweet Trend Fuels Pistachio Boom

California Ag Today
Dubai chocolate’s popularity is helping push prices higher and creating new uses for California pistachios.

The 2026 School Nutrition Snapshot

California Ag Today
Four key insights into what’s influencing children’s diets and well-being today.

Strong Start for Beef Variety Meat Exports

California Ag Today
Early 2026 data shows significant gains in value and steady global demand.

Egg Market Finds Its Footing

California Ag Today
Production gains are helping stabilize the egg market after last year’s disruption.

Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026

Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.