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A Historic Split
California Ag Today
The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.
Farmers Sound Alarm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must take action now to ensure that farmers and ranchers can survive.
More Farm Assistance Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.
Heritage Apple Bill
Fruit Grower Report
Washington lawmakers are considering a new program aimed at at identifying, registering, and preserving rare and historic apple varieties still growing on small farms across the state.
U.S. Cattle Inventory Low and Higher Beef Prices Okay
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. cattle inventory is historically low, and that trend could take some time to turn around, and when retail prices reach record-high levels, the demand usually plummets quickly, unless that product is U.S. beef.
Salmon Dams Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Removing the dams from the Snake River will have little if any impact on the survival rate of Chinook salmon, according to a study from Kintama Research in British Columbia.
Salmon Dams Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Removing the dams from the Snake River will have little if any impact on the survival rate of Chinook salmon, according to a study from Kintama Research in British Columbia.
Generations on the Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama honors family farms with Century, Heritage, and Bicentennial recognition programs.
Rupert Square
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho State Legislator, Senator Kelly AnthonWell, welcome to the Rupert Square.
Uncertain Trade Sends Crop Sales Down and Bird Flu in Mammals Doubles
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty surrounding tariffs on key U.S. trading partners has pulled new-crop sales well below historical averages, and new report shows outbreaks of bird flu in mammals doubled in 2024 putting more humans at risk.
Week of Action at NFU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
Week of Action at NFU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.
AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hurricane Response and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has announced its response to Hurricane Helene’s historic damage inflicted across Georgia, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
ZONING PROBLEMS Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
ZONING PROBLEMS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
California Flood Aquifer Recharge and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
California’s historically wet winter motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
American Peanuts to Japan and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council led a trade delegation to Japan to meet with ag and trade officials, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
Hilary Hits California Table Grapes and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
California table grape growers suffer major crop losses after Tropical Storm Hilary slams vineyards, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Corn Production Varies and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production in Southern states expected to vary, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.