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.

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.

California Almonds Expected Drop and AFBF Mental Health Month

The Agribusiness Update
California's almond harvest is expected to be down 4% this season, and American Farm Bureau is honoring Mental Health Month with "Farmers Saving Lives" free virtual event tomorrow.

Georgia's Asian Longhorn Tick and AFBF Mental Health Month

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms finding of Asian Longhorn Tick on Hall County cattle, and American Farm Bureau honors Mental Health Month with "Farmers Saving Lives" a free virtual event tomorrow at 2pm.

Royal Dairy Biofiltro System Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Good to the last drop, Royal Dairy using Biofiltro organic wastewater treatment system.

Royal Dairy Biofiltro System Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Good to the last drop, Royal Dairy using Biofiltro system to make the most out of waste.

Net Farm Income Down and Farm Bill Growing on Hard-Line GOP

The Agribusiness Update
USDA predicts Net Farm Income will be down for fourth time in five years, and Farm Bill becoming more attractive to hard-line conservatives.

2 More Rounds of NAFTA Talks and Ethanol Export Record

The Agribusiness Update
Two more rounds of NAFTA Talks scheduled, and Ethanol Industry sets export record of 1.3-billion gallons.

Renewable Energy Group CEO Resigns and CAFO Reporting Remains

The Agribusiness Update
Renewable Energy Group CEO Resigns, and D.C. Appeals Court will not reconsider CAFO emissions reporting decision.

Yet Another Reason To Buy Milk

Food Forethought
Milk is the number one requested item at food banks.

Old Law Could Apply to Farmers

Line on Agriculture
A 30-year-old law could apply to you, if you have oil tanks on your property.