Water users reprieve

Idaho Ag Today
Gov. Little recommends proactive solutions to the Idaho Water Resource Board to give Swan Falls trust water users a reprieve for the 2026 irrigation season.

Oregon Pear Grower Aid and American Farmland Pressures

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek requests Federal Disaster Designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge, and America’s farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.

North Carolina Ban on Foreign Farmland Purchases and American Farmland Pressures

The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina enacts new law barring certain foreign entities from purchasing agricultural land and property near military installations, and America’s farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.

Good Fruit Grower Updates

Fruit Grower Report
Some big changes or updates have been made and will be made at Good Fruit Grower Magazine, celebrating their 80th year in publication, by keeping up with the times.

Ag Groups Happy with Farm Bill and More Tariffs Concerning

The Agribusiness Update
The House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill and ag groups are expressing their appreciation, and new efforts by the Trump administration to impose import tariffs are drawing concern across the ag industry.

Rules for groundwater users

Idaho Ag Today
IDWR finds 181,600 acre-foot shortfall of water in April 2026

Ag Labor and Big Needs

Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

Ag Economic Crisis Concerns and U.S. Dairy and Protein

The Agribusiness Update
Dozens of agricultural groups expressed concern about the dire economic conditions U.S. farmers face, and strong consumer demand for protein bodes well for the U.S. dairy industry.

Ag Labor's Big Needs

Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest.

Dietary Guidelines Reaction and Prices Paid Vs Prices Received

The Agribusiness Update
America’s top agricultural groups reacted to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans issued by the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services, and farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.

Mental Health Challenges in Ag

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says no one in agriculture needs to, nor should they have to, face mental health issues alone.

Educating Olympia on Ag

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says we may have made some headway with conversations in Olympia helping lawmakers understand the current challenges farmers are facing.

WOTUS Rewrite

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA chief Lee Zeldin has followed through on his commitment to give farmers and ranchers relief from years of burdensome "Waters of the U.S." rules upended by the Supreme Court in 2023.

California Drought Hits Water Costs and Beef Prices Climb

The Agribusiness Update
Recent droughts in California pushed the cost of surface water for farmers and other users up by $487 per acre-foot, and America's beef bills are set to keep climbing, according to Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe.

Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit

Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Quagga wars continue

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Department of Agriculture treated the invasive species Quagga muscles in the fall of 2023 and 2024. Now they’re back once again.

IDWR water rights

Idaho Ag Today
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order.