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NRCS Meeting
Idaho Ag Today
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2025.
Seed count
Idaho Ag Today
Where do the seeds you plant on your farm or garden come from? Why does it matter?
African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.
African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.
Suburban sprawl Strategy
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho is in a real fix. For whatever reason, people from Seattle Portland LA are stampeding into our state in unprecedented numbers.
Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
New wheat commision building
Idaho Ag Today
The plan to construct a new Idaho Wheat Commission building, discussed and planned for years, is no longer in a holding pattern.
A WTO-Compliant Version of Mandatory COOL?
California Ag Today
The American Beef Labeling Act would require the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with the USDA, to develop a World Trade Organization-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment.
Specialty crop grant
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced the application for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant is now open.
Farmers stories.
Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.
Farm Credit Merger in Florida and Georgia and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit have announced unanimous agreement to merger, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Farm Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.
Farm Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With farmers up against tight margins and continuing to wait on a new Farm Bill, the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, or FARM Act, has been introduced in Congress to help offset some of that financial pressure.
47 Million Food Insecure Americans
Southeast Regional Ag News
World Food Day is an annual day to raise awareness of global hunger and food security issues. It is recognized on October 16th, the anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's founding in 1945.
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.