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Smithfield Exports to Canada and Tariff Threat on EU Booze
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian exports from Smithfield’s Tar Heel, North Carolina facility have resumed, and President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU champagnes, wines and spirits in response to its retaliatory tariffs.
Ag Secretary Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brook Rollins was confirmed last Thursday, and during a phone call with Northwest media that morning, minutes after her confirmation, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse first got the news.
Food For Peace Program and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Republican Dan Newhouse and others, introduce legislation to move the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development to USDA, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
Alabama Launches "Thank a Farmer" Campaign
Southeast Regional Ag News
The campaign aims to boost public appreciation for farmers and highlight the origins of our food.
Study Examines Prescribed Burns and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
A new University of Georgia study examines how prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating wildfire risks, and Egg Production in the United States totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.
Study Examines Prescribed Burns and Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
A new University of Georgia study examines how prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating wildfire risks, and Egg Production in the United States totaled 9.12 billion in December, down 3% from 2023.
Rollins on Back to Office
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins said at her confirmation hearing last week that she’s committed to curtailing work-from-home policies to get staffers back in the office.
Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December
The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of
U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.
Read More Hurricane Milton Acreage Report and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December
The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida report says Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 hurricane in October, hit more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.
Ag Economic outlook
Idaho Ag Today
Predictions and analysis of the farm economy from USDA Ag economist Seth Myer.
A Sunshine State Themed Thanksgiving
Southeast Regional Ag News
Curated by the Fresh From Florida program and being publicized by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wildon Simpson, this year’s curation includes Turkey with Florida Citrus Brine, Florida Green Bean Casserole, Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing, and Florida Grouper with Citrus Salad.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.
Hurricanes Leave Mental Health Crisis and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The devastation left by Hurricane Helene has intensified an ongoing mental health crisis in rural communities, where stress weighs heavier than ever, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022
Wine Demand Drop Hits Grapes and Trump Threatens Deere with Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A downturn in wine sales worldwide has shaken California’s winegrape sector, and Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on John Deere products sold in the U.S. IF the company moves production to Mexico as planned.
Alabama Farmers Scholarship Program and Trump Threatens Deere with Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists, and Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 200% tariff on John Deere products sold in the U.S. IF the company moves production to Mexico as planned.
