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More Tyson Closures and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will close two beef facilities and seek a buyer for a third, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
The award recognizes exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production.
Drone Rules Change and USDA Reorganization Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Advocacy groups urge FAA to reject a proposal that would allow large livestock operations and slaughterhouses to restrict drone flights over their facilities, and Senate Ag Democrats warn a proposed reorganization of USDA’s Rural Development area could limit access to critical programs.
Right to repair
Idaho Ag Today
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the settlement resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair.
Field Sampling Technology Allows for Real Time Decisions
Line on Agriculture
Patrick Sanders, Director of Agronomy Enablement at Nutrien, discusses new sensing technology that allows for efficient field sampling and rapid identification of agronomic gaps.
AI and cow health
Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key
Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.
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Proposal to Move Urbana Maize Center SparksConcerns
Line on Agriculture
Proposed closure of the Urbana Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and relocation to Ames, Iowa.
innov8.ag HarvestReplay
Fruit Grower Report
Nothing to lose, everything to gain! That’s the message to specialty crop farmers from the Walla Walla-based agtech company innov8.ag .
Emerging Farmers
Idaho Ag Today
Taproots Farm Hub hosted its Emerging Farmers Field Day in the Dry Creek Valley north of Boise.
Polling Frustrations in Ag
Fruit Grower Report
A recent poll found many farmers have been trying to send distress signals to Washington D.C. in hopes of getting some help, but little is getting done.
Fertilizer availability
Idaho Ag Today
An announcement of long term efforts to address low fertilizer supplies and increased fertilizer prices.
Flexibility in Focus for Almond Industry
California Ag Today
USDA considers added financial flexibility for almond operations.
Mandatory Price Reporting for Fertilizer and Consumer Spending Data
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill that would require mandatory price reporting of fertilizer, and data from the Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series provides a clear picture of consumer food spending across the food supply chain.
Onboarding That Works
California Ag Today
A structured training process makes all the difference in agriculture.
Learning the Ropes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proper onboarding prevents costly mistakes and builds confidence in the field.
New NPC President
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council installed its 2026 Executive Committee leaders at the organization’s Washington Summit, including Ben Sklarczyk (SKLAR-zik) of Johannesburg, Michigan, elected to serve as the NPC's President for the next year.
From Hobby to Ranch Hand
Southeast Regional Ag News
How a drone became one of the most useful tools in the pickup.
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.