Search: nass
212 Results
Fall Weather Coming For Some and Farmland Values Higher
The Agribusiness Update
AccuWeather says the transition to autumn will bring cooler air and sweater weather to millions of Americans, while others will deal with lingering summer heat, and U.S. farm real estate values averaged $4,350 per acre for 2025, up 4.3% from 2024.
Fall Weather Coming For Some and Farmland Values Higher
The Agribusiness Update
AccuWeather says the transition to autumn will bring cooler air and sweater weather to millions of Americans, while others will deal with lingering summer heat, and U.S. farm real estate values averaged $4,350 per acre for 2025, up 4.3% from 2024.
California Apple Harvest Begins and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
Harvest of Gala apples has started in California’s Central Valley, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Big Almond Bump: USDA Pegs 2025 California Crop at 3.0 Billion Pounds
California Ag Today
A 10% increase over last year, fueled by improved spring conditions and strong market demand.
2025 Idaho safflower planting
Idaho Ag Today
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service projects Idaho’s planted potato acres total 315,000 this year, the same as last year.
USDA's August Grape Inquiry and More BBB Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will soon be mailing out the Grape Inquiry-August 2025 survey to approximately 2,000 U.S. growers, and Ag groups continue reacting to the Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Idaho potato crop
Idaho Ag Today
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service projects Idaho’s planted potato acres total 315,000 this year, the same as last year.
U.S. Mushroom Industry Far From Decomposiing
Farm of the Future
The National Agricultural Statistics Service surveys the U.S. mushroom industry every year and despite flying under the radar, mushrooms are a big business.
Farm Loan Activity Lower and MAHA Report Released
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers are selling land, equipment and other assets to raise the cash needed to grow their crops this year as a struggling farm economy affects lending activity, and President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released its report Thursday.
Cotton Projections Down and MAHA Report Released
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-26 indicate a decrease in global production when compared to the previous marketing year, and President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released its report Thursday.
Deadline Nears for Almond Board Ballots as 2025 Crop Forecast Rises
California Ag Today
Growers have until May 22 to return their Almond Board election ballots. Meanwhile, USDA forecasts a strong 2025 crop—up 3% from last year.
More Peanuts - Corn in 2025 and Economic Concerns Growing
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are expected to plant more peanuts and corn in 2025, while cotton acres are forecast to decline, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.
Georgia Peanuts and Soy Production Up and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia’s peanut and soybean crops both increased production in 2024, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.
January Cattle Inventory Lower and NCBA Approves Policy Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's January Cattle Inventory report shed light on the state of the U.S. cattle industry, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Executive Committee approved its policy priorities.
Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.
Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.
Tough times for ag
Idaho Ag Today
As expected, the total value of Idaho’s agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.
Idaho barley No, 1
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s barley crop declined in volume by 8 percent this year compared with last year.