New Market Access for U.S. Red Meat

California Ag Today
Nigeria opens wider to U.S. beef and pork as trade remains top of mind.

English EPA Appointment and USDA Beef Export Data Errors

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau member Kate English has been appointed to the EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, and Democratic senators seeking answers from the USDA after a major error in U.S. beef export sales data.

Climate-Smart Farming Cuts and USDA Beef Export Data Errors

The Agribusiness Update
Lynda Hopkins, of the California Air Resources Board, criticized anticipated cuts to state-funded programs that incentivize climate-smart farming practices, and Democratic senators seeking answers from the USDA after a major error in U.S. beef export sales data.

Tarriff Free Beef to Enter the US, Brazil Fades as US Ethanol Competitor

Line on Agriculture
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef.

Brazil's ethanol industry expansion, driven by Chinese investment, is reducing Brazil's role in the global corn market.

Canadian's Push Back on Tariffs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Following through on his mandate that “no deal is better than a bad deal,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended U.S. trade negotiations and recalled his negotiators late Friday.

Wheat Prices

Idaho Ag Today
Lower domestic wheat production forecast as expected, led to tightening of USDA's U.S. wheat balance sheet in August.

Canada Avoids Tariffs and Potato Sales Stable

The Agribusiness Update
Canada has temporarily avoided a 50% U.S. tariff after reaching a last-minute agreement with the Trump administration, and retail potato sales remained stable during the 12-month period from July 2025 through June 2026.

USMCA Review Puts Ag Trade in Focus

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers watch negotiations with two of their most important export markets

Agriculture Has Billions Riding on USMCA

California Ag Today
Nearly $60 billion in agricultural exports went to Canada and Mexico in 2024

NFU on Farm Bill Failure and Beef Export Value

The Agribusiness Update
After the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay, and although volume of U.S. beef exports was down slightly in June, the value was up to $790 million.

Could Father’s Day Become U.S. Beef Day in Japan?

Southeast Regional Ag News
USMEF promotion encourages consumers to celebrate Dad with American beef.

Trade Agreements Boost Farm Exports

Farm of the Future
Strong export demand remains critical for U.S. farmers.

USMEF Looks to Make U.S. Beef a Father's Day Tradition in Japan

California Ag Today
Creative holiday campaign aims to boost demand for U.S. beef exports

USMCA and Dairy

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement was something that had already been in process before July one, but July one was the trigger date.

USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award

California Ag Today
Family-owned poultry and egg operations have until October 23 to submit nominations.

OSU Food Testing Sensor and SAWA Reaction Mixed

The Agribusiness Update
An electrochemical sensor developed at Oregon State University holds promise for food quality testing, and a Republican-backed ag labor bill is drawing mixed reactions as lawmakers debate changes to the H-2A farmworker program.

Georgia Interstate Shipment Agreement and SAWA Reaction Mixed

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement, and a Republican-backed ag labor bill is drawing mixed reactions as lawmakers debate changes to the H-2A farmworker program.

U.S. Pork Exports Climbing and Tariffs on Canadian Dairy Imports

The Agribusiness Update
Strong global demand continues to boost U.S. pork exports, with both value and volume running ahead of last year, and U.S. dairy groups applaud the White House decision to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada.

Potash disaster

Idaho Ag Today
For decades, governments have focused on energy security. Increasingly, they're being forced to confront something even more fundamental: food security.

A Quarter-Million Flies Per Square Mile Per Week

California Ag Today
Millions of sterile flies helped eliminate a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation near San Jose.