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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.
Think butcher
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
California Ag Today
The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
Tools for the Modern Ranch
California Ag Today
Ranchers share real-world experiences with smart ear tags and drone-assisted fall seeding.
Time, Tech, and the Ranch
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers explain how GPS tracking and drones fit into everyday operations.
Ag Equipment Demand Down and Farm Bill Mark Up Set
The Agribusiness Update
Ag equipment manufacturers are taking a cautious outlook as lower crop prices and tight farm margins dampen new machinery demand, and House Ag Chair, GT Thompson tentatively sets farm bill markup for the week of February 23.
Challenges Stack Up for Growers
California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
Research That Multiplies Cotton’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cotton Foundation is now accepting research proposals for the 2027 growing season to drive innovation, profitability, and long term impact across the U.S. cotton industry.
The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act
Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.
Spuds and Japan
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. potato farmers had hopes that the recent trade agreement with Japan would include market access for fresh U.S. potatoes.
SCOTUS Hears Cases
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s a big week for President Trump’s tariffs and the SNAP food stamp program, with both issues before the courts.
Meat Institute Pleased with Asian Trade Deal and Senate Votes to End Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute was pleased to hear about the White House trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and U.S. Senate voted 52–48 to end tariffs on Brazilian imports, including coffee, in a bipartisan rebuke of President Trump’s trade policy.
Trade Optimism
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Trade is certainly a hot topic among the ag community, with farmers and ranchers facing concerns on a number of fronts.
All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important
The Agribusiness Update
Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.
Mini Warn Act for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?
Florida Citrus Commission Approves $23.4 Million Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus leaders outline recovery plans after a year of historically low production.
Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.