Fertilizer Prices Plunge and USDA Staffing Shortages

The Agribusiness Update
Fertilizer prices have retreated sharply in recent weeks as concerns over prolonged supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East have eased, and ag and conservation groups want staffing shortages at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency addressed.

Potatoes and USMCA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While potato growers look to open up market demand overseas, in places like Japan and South Korea, industry officials are also monitoring the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement scheduled for this summer.

USDA Crop Report Changes and Rented Farmland Acres Grow

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.

Georgia Counties Disaster Areas and Rented Farmland Acres Grow

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Dept of Agriculture and the USDA announced twenty additional Georgia counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.

A Global Appetite for Peanuts

Southeast Regional Ag News
Strong interest in American brands signals opportunity in one of Southeast Asia’s largest markets.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

Fertilizer Prices Continue to Climb and Corn Exports Down

The Agribusiness Update
Despite being out of high-demand spring season, fertilizer prices continue to climb, and the USDA says sales of corn to overseas buyers declined during the week ending July 11.

Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar

The Agribusiness Update
A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

Renewable Energy on Farms and Corn Exports Soar

The Agribusiness Update
A California proposal would bring changes to encourage on-site renewable energy on farms, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

Colorado River's Lower Basin Water and Corn Exports Soar

The Agribusiness Update
A plan by states in the Colorado River’s Lower Basin should keep sufficient water in key reservoirs for the next three years, and USDA reports corn sales to overseas buyers surged in the week ending October 19th.

McKalip Confirmed

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Doug McKalip faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access as the new Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative's office, but says he's up for it.

California Climate-Smart Grants and New Zealand to Tax Cow Burps

The Agribusiness Update
20 California projects receive Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities grants from USDA, and protests in New Zealand where government announces plan to tax cow burps.

USTR Rejects Investigation of Mexico and New Zealand to Tax Cow Burps

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai rejects a call to formally investigate Mexico for unfair trade practices involving fresh fruits and vegetables, and New Zealand government announces plans to tax cow burps.

Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels

The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.

CPI for Food Higher and SCOTUS New Year Ag Cases

The Agribusiness Update
The Consumer Price Index for food trends higher in November, and Supreme Court could take up several cases the ag industry will be watching closely.

California Container Shortage and Phase One Ends Today

The Agribusiness Update
California farmers have taken big overseas sales losses thanks to a container shortage, and Phase One Trade Agreement between China and the U.S. ends today.

Supply Chain Impact in California and EU Reforms Farm Subsidies

The Agribusiness Update
California ag producers feeling impact of supply chain delays, and European Union approves biggest reforms to farm subsidies in decades.

In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States

The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.

Port Exports Soar as do Milk Solids Exports

The Agribusiness Update
Record-breaking pork exports continue in 2020, and milk powders, cheese, whey products, lactose and butterfat to overseas markets up 21%.