2026 Hurricane Outlook: Encouraging, Not Carefree

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau highlights a below-normal forecast and practical steps for producers.

U.S. Apple Sales

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple sales saw some significant growth in November, part of that driven by exports, which were up dramatically … many of which were from here in Washington state that produces a vast majority if the nation’s export apples.

U.S. Apple Movement

Fruit Grower Report
Following two years of above-average production, U.S. apples are expecting another pretty good year, with Washington doing it’s share of the lifting.

U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Tractor Sales Down

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and Mexico reached an understanding on meeting the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty, and November sales of ag tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to last November.

California Walnuts Rebound and Some NASS Reports Return

The Agribusiness Update
After several challenging years, California walnut growers are optimistic as harvest met more favorable market conditions, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

California Walnuts Rebound and Some NASS Reports Return

The Agribusiness Update
After several challenging years, California walnut growers are optimistic as harvest met more favorable market conditions, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

2026 Florida Farmer of the Year and Some NASS Reports Return

The Agribusiness Update
Woody Larson of Larson Dairy in Okeechobee was named the 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year at Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th State Annual Meeting, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

Potato Expo Early Registration

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you are planning to attend the Potato Expo January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas, but have yet to register, your chance to save a little on your registration ends tomorrow, January 7th.

Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit

Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

California Launches New CalWATRS Water Rights System

California Ag Today
The State Water Board’s new CalWATRS platform replaces eWRIMS and streamlines how Californians manage and report their water rights.

Celebrating American Beef and FSA Offices Reopen

The Agribusiness Update
Cattle industry folks will be ‘Celebrating American Beef’ in Baker City, Oregon next Saturday, November 1st, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.

Florida Citrus Growers Welcome Proposed Change to OJ Sugar Standard

Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal rule lowering the Brix standard for pasteurized orange juice could boost supply, with public comments open through November 4.

FDA Proposal Could Help Citrus Bounce Back

Southeast Regional Ag News
Lowering orange juice sugar standards may offer relief for growers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

FDA Proposal Could Sweeten Outlook for U.S. Orange Growers

California Ag Today
A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.

Trump Extends China's Tariff Deadline and NCBA Victory in Cattle Emissions

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signs executive order extending a deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association notched a legal victory affirming protections for cattle ranchers when it comes to reporting air emissions.

Trump Extends China's Tariff Deadline and NCBA Victory in Cattle Emissions

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signs executive order extending a deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association notched a legal victory affirming protections for cattle ranchers when it comes to reporting air emissions.

Apple Estimates 2025 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!

Apple Estimates 2025 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
With August now upon us, we are starting to see the shifts in harvest season for the tree fruit industry and that overlap between cherries and apples, and the 2025 apple estimates are out!

Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.