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Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
Scientists know very little about deep soil. University of Idaho researchers are building a facility they believe will change that.
100yrs+ of Family Farming Honored and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
The California Agricultural Heritage Club inducted six farms and ranches at last month’s California State Fair, recognizing families with 100 or more years of continuous operation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown announced the release of the official 2025 Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Deep Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
U of I to host soft opening of unique soil research facility
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
Soil Analysis
Idaho Ag Today
Many farmers have readily adopted high-tech ways of growing their crops.
Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
Sustainable Groundwater Challenges and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act ramps up, farmers who learned late about the far-reaching law have encountered additional challenges, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
UF Leads Nation in Ag Research and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Florida led the nation in agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation research, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
Farm Bill Extension Expires and Ag Economy Barometer Lowest Since 2016
The Agribusiness Update
Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline, what’s next, and the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit its lowest readings since March 2016.
Hundreds Sickened with Salmonella and Ag Economy Barometer Down
The Agribusiness Update
More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry, and the August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 13 points from July to a reading of 100.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and Ag Economy Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased 5% compared to last year, and all three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in the July Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
Reverse Discontinued NASS Reports and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of 70 Representatives and Senators are calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to REVERSE the USDA’s decision to cancel or discontinue several NASS reports, and farmer sentiment dropped 15 points in April to a reading of 99, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Reverse Discontinued NASS Reports and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of 70 Representatives and Senators are calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to REVERSE the USDA’s decision to cancel or discontinue several NASS reports, and farmer sentiment dropped 15 points in April to a reading of 99, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Better Water for California and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Better snowpack and reservoir levels means more water for California agriculture, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.