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Indonesia Trade Talks and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
A tariff and trade deal between Indonesia and the U.S., on the brink of collapse last month, now appears to have been resolved, and the USDA is forecasting the agricultural trade deficit will shrink in 2026 more than previously anticipated.
Oregon Wine Board of Directors and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Wine Board announced its new slate of Board officers and the Governor’s appointment of two new board directors to the 2026 Oregon Wine Board of Directors, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
Florida Clears Way for Santa and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Another Christmas appears to have gone off without a hitch after Florida removed any government red tape that would have interfered with Santa Claus making his Christmas Eve journey across the Sunshine State, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has had troubles gaining traction in recent years because, in part, of problems with border security. But, has that changes?
Ag Labor and Big Needs
Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest. Sara Neagu-Reed, Director of Production and Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, says the Trump administration seems to recognize that.
Mixed Month for U.S. Meat Exports as Pork Leads and Beef Lags
California Ag Today
Despite challenges in China for beef, pork and lamb continued to see solid international demand.
Hazelnut Health 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
Cherry Challenges 2025
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry growers can now look back on the largest harvest in six years, but it might not be enough to really celebrate.
Hazelnut Health 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.
California Hosts 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
California Ag Today
Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.
USDA-DOJ Sign an Antitrust Review Agreement
Line on Agriculture
Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.
EPA tours Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
Simpson visit
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation members recently spent a day and a half interacting and addressing major issues with Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.
Farm Foundation Tackle Ag Challenges
Line on Agriculture
The Farm Foundation was created in 1933 as a non-partisan organization to help the ag industry solve problems.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
AGI and DATA ISSUES
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Farm Production undersecretary nominee Richard Fordyce agreed at his Senate confirmation hearing to tackle key issues that directly impact producers.
MAHA and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
