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Farm Bill Expires, What is Going on With Sulphur?
Line on Agriculture
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration has put new Conservation Reserve Program contracts and some other agricultural programs on hold. Meanwhile, sulfur supply concerns—including restricted exports and disruptions to global trade—are creating uncertainty for farmers, even though sulfur-based fertilizers were unexpectedly cheap this summer.
National Farm Safety & Health Week and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
Dairy meeting
Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls.
Dairy Protein Increase and Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. dairy producers are stepping up efforts to increase the protein content of milk due to changing market incentives and global demand, and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs may not be directly aimed at American farmers, but ...!
Fertilizer Prices to Stay Elevated
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from CoBank says fertilizer prices are likely to stay elevated through 2028.
More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
Farm of the Future
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
Alabama Farmers Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
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.
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
Rohrbachs reflect
Idaho Ag Today
Father and son, Joe and Raymond Rohrbach reflect on their years of farming together.
The Montgomery's
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 President's Cup Winners - Carl & Linda Montgomery of Eden, Idaho
Federal CARE Act Reintroduced to Strengthen Child Labor Protections in Agriculture
California Ag Today
California Congressman Raul Ruiz revives legislation aimed at aligning farm labor rules for minors with national standards
Senate Advances Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
California Ag Today
New legislation could expand milk choices in schools and influence California’s dairy sector.
Ag ambassador
Idaho Ag Today
Bethany Gotts is a farmer next to the Bruneau Sand Dunes who found her great love for sunflowers and passion for agriculture.
Rollins Addresses Rising Costs and Cheese-Butter-Yogurt Demand High
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins warns U.S. farm production inputs are significantly more costly than four years ago, and consumer demand for products like cheese, butter and yogurt continues to drive dairy sales growth.
NABC Pleased with MAHA Report and Food Security Improves
The Agribusiness Update
The North American Blueberry Council is pleased with the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission's strategy report, “Make our Children Healthy Again,” and food security is estimated to improve in 2025 in most of the 83 Global Food Assessment countries.
Corn Up-Soy and Cotton Down and Food Security Improves
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production is up, while soybean and cotton production is down from 2024, and food security is estimated to improve in 2025 in most of the 83 Global Food Assessment countries.