Supplemental Disaster Relief

Idaho Ag Today
A second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments are being issued.

USDA Explores Borrower Authority and Rural Broadband Protection Act

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is exploring a significant increase in its borrowing authority to strengthen financial support programs for farmers facing ongoing economic strain, and Rural Broadband Association applauds Congressional passage of the Rural Broadband Protection Act.

California Asparagus Decline and Specialty Crop Relief Funds

The Agribusiness Update
Ever-increasing labor costs in California and free trade that led to a surge in cheaper, duty-free asparagus imports from Mexico have pushed the state’s asparagus industry to the brink, and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.

Peanut Butter Demand Higher and Specialty Crop Relief Funds

The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are eating more peanut butter, which accounts for more than 60% of all peanuts consumed in the U.S., and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.

Sweet Trend Fuels Pistachio Boom

California Ag Today
Dubai chocolate’s popularity is helping push prices higher and creating new uses for California pistachios.

Farm plantings in '26

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.

Ban on Cell-Cultured Dairy and National Proving Grounds for Ag Tech

The Agribusiness Update
A Mississippi bill became law that creates the nation's first ban on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured dairy products, and USDA launched a nationwide initiative to help farmers adopt new technologies with greater confidence amid ongoing economic pressures.

From Sugar Mills to Cotton Fields

Southeast Regional Ag News
A carbon-rich leftover is turning into a powerful tool for healthier soil and bigger harvests.

Southeast Farmers Lean Into Corn in 2026

Southeast Regional Ag News
New planting projections reveal notable acreage gains across key southern states.

Egg Prices Crack Back Down

Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.

National Ag Day Celebration and Trade Mission to Vietnam

The Agribusiness Update
As the nation celebrated National Ag Day Tuesday, the National Agricultural Aviation Association honored aerial applicators, and the USDA launches a trade mission to Vietnam.

The TOTAL Survey

Idaho Ag Today
How many acres of U.S. farmland is rented to ag producers for growing crops?

Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs

The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer ‌amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.

California Tomato Acreage Down and National Agriculture Day

The Agribusiness Update
California’s processing tomato acreage is set to decline for a third straight year, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.

Pear Consumption Boost

Fruit Grower Report
According to Pear Bureau Northwest’s president and CEO, CarrieAnn Arias, is part of a new campaign to help consumers understand that pears can be part of your healthier diet …

Ag Groups Urge Congress to Finish Farm Bill and More Farmers Turn to Specialty Crops

The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups urge Congress to move quickly on a new Farm Bill, and some U.S. farmers are turning to specialty crops and alternative enterprises as low commodity prices and high input costs squeeze traditional farm profits.

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.

Beef prices

Idaho Ag Today
A higher beef production forecast, per USDA's February meat outlook

Specialty Crop Assistance Update

Fruit Grower Report
Specialty crop growers are paying close attention as the USDA announced up to $1 billion, and possibly more, in bridge assistance payments available for Specialty Crop growers.