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California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Diesel and Fuel Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting even more pressure on the farm economy.
Keeping Up with Data Centers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More data centers are bringing new challenges for utilities across rural America.
California Farm Bureau Earns National Communications Honors
California Ag Today
State recognized among the nation’s top Farm Bureaus for agriculture communications
The Next Generation of Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia examines the future of family farms as Alabama honors a young farm family building for the next generation.
Joint Ag Issues Summit and Cyclospora Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Joint Ag Issues Summit will be held Aug. 20, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, and the International Fresh Produce Association is asking federal health officials to expand how they investigate Cyclospora outbreaks.
Heat stress in cows
Idaho Ag Today
Heat Stress Management in Dairy Cattle Helps Protect the Bottom Line.
Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.
Washington's Water Future
Fruit Grower Report
Rather than just complaining about drought conditions and potential water shortages for farmers, the state Department of Ecology has launched ‘Washington’s Water Future’, a plan to solicit policy ideas that could stretch water supplies.
New World Screwworm in Texas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wednesday night, the USDA received official confirmation of the first case of New World Screwworm in Texas.
Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.
Drought and AI Technology and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
With California facing a below-average snowpack and recent warm temperatures some technologies and methods are emerging to help farmers adapt their irrigation practices, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
Part 2: AFBF Says UP-NS Merger Could Harm Rural Shippers
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation warns of significant economic and operational disruptions, referencing past mergers that caused over $4 billion in negative economic impact and service disruptions. The conversation sets the stage for a discussion on national security risks and the importance of supply chain redundancies in the final part of the series
Specialty Crop Fixes
Fruit Grower Report
2026 begins with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.
Farm Bill 2.0
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair “GT” Thompson outlined his Farm Bill 2.0 priorities at this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Challenges Stack Up for Growers
California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
Governor is Listening
Fruit Grower Report
We sometimes wonder if Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is listening to anyone but his Democratic colleagues. But Moses Lake Republican Tom Dent says he’s been able to connect with the governor on a number of issues.
Dietary Guidelines Reaction and Prices Paid Vs Prices Received
The Agribusiness Update
America’s top agricultural groups reacted to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans issued by the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services, and farmers are facing one of the widest gaps between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.