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Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
The Local Story Behind the School Lunch Tray
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm to School Month highlights millions in purchases from Alabama farmers and more than 14 million meals.
$13.5 Million Available for California Nutrition Incentives
California Ag Today
CDFA opens grant applications aimed at connecting CalFresh shoppers with California-grown fruits and vegetables.
Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
GFB's I Farm-I Vote Campaign and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
GFB’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
R-CALF Happy with MCOOL News, Stay Order Issued on USDA Relocation Plan
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF comments on President Donald Trump signing an executive order directing USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative to review authorities related to mandatory country-of-origin labeling, while a California federal judge issued an administrative stay affecting USDA employee relocations tied to the agency’s reorganization.
Agriculture and Data Centers
Fruit Grower Report
More research is needed on the relationship between agriculture and data centers.
Free Business Training Offered to California Ag Producers
California Ag Today
Business Launchpad offers nine weeks of training, coaching and networking for small- and mid-sized agricultural businesses.
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
Ag Labor Needs
Fruit Grower Report
H-2A reform is just one of many labor challenges farmers are facing today that need to be fixed.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you are a fan of Walla Walla Sweet Onions and you haven’t had any of this great seasonal crop yet, your time is running out.
Support Farmers Markets and Net Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is encouraging Americans to continue supporting local producers following National Farmers Market Week, and the Farm Credit System reports net income of $2.2 billion for the second quarter, up from $1.9 billion during the same period last year.
ASCF Deadline August 7
Fruit Grower Report
Attention specialty crop farmers: if your 2025 crops were impacted by input costs or natural disasters, TODAY is the deadline to finish your application for the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program.
Ag deadlines
Idaho Ag Today
USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines for Safety Net, Disaster Assistance, and County Committees
Georgia Meat Processors Gain Access to National Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA agreement allows eligible state-inspected processors to ship products across state lines.
Is H-2A Stealing Jobs?
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.
Georgia Launches New Farmers Market Campaign
Southeast Regional Ag News
"Meet Me at the Market" spotlights local agriculture and selected markets across the state.
Tech Helps Water Usage and El Nino Possibilities
The Agribusiness Update
A new online computer program helps producers determine whether irrigation systems are applying water uniformly and estimate waste costs, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.
Georgia ATV Safety and El Nino Possibilities
The Agribusiness Update
A new initiative launched by the University of Georgia aims to improve roadway safety education for all-terrain and utility task vehicle operators, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.
Prison Produce, California Markets
California Ag Today
A California program is creating a steady market for locally grown fruits and vegetables while supplying fresh produce to state prisons.