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Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
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.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Mushrooms, demand and labor
Idaho Ag Today
When it comes to mushrooms, I have to admit that I am completely in the dark.
HPAI Vaccine Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
Ag Innovation Takes Time
Farm of the Future
Technology coming to agriculture from outside the industry are often surprised at how complex the problems are on the farm
Egg prices
Idaho Ag Today
The bad news is that retail egg prices in the U.S. have hit a record level.
Worse news... USDA forecasts they could increase by another 40 percent in 2025.
Read More Bird Flu no Cake Walk and Tariff Threat on EU Booze
The Agribusiness Update
With California’s robust investment and experience, there’s little disagreement in ag circles that the state was well prepared for bird flu, and President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU champagnes, wines and spirits in response to its retaliatory tariffs.
Ag Secretary Plan for Mitigate Wildfire Risk and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
Investment Grade Farm Marketing Decisions
Farm of the Future
David Widmar believes there’s some element of truth to that, but farmers can change that narrative by taking more of an investment-grade approach.
Farmland Investment Depends on Trade
Line on Agriculture
The University of Illinois' Dr Bruce Sherrick identifies four critical factors when it comes to farmland investment trends.
New wheat commision building
Idaho Ag Today
The plan to construct a new Idaho Wheat Commission building, discussed and planned for years, is no longer in a holding pattern.
New farm categories
Idaho Ag Today
From time to time, USDA adjusts its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a glance report to include new categories.
Otter State of the state
Idaho Ag Today
In his State of the State address Jan. 6, Gov. Brad Little gave a shout-out to the state’s farmers for solving a major water dispute themselves.
Georgia Company Named Recipient of Fertilizer Grant
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is investing over $116 million to boost domestic fertilizer production in nine states, aiming to increase competition, lower costs for farmers, and reduce food prices for consumers.
Rural electric cooperatives
Idaho Ag Today
It might be the first thing you think of when you hear the word cooperative, as in a cooperative business, rural electric cooperatives.
Title III and the Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the September 30 expiration of the current farm bill, many important agriculture programs are on hold, including several trade promotion programs including Title III programs.
Solix Robot
Idaho Ag Today
Solinftec, a company delivering artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has shared an update.