GOP Pushing Farm Assistance and Rural Mainstreet Index Down

The Agribusiness Update
GOP lawmakers are pushing to attach roughly $11 billion in direct farm assistance to a defense spending package, and rural bankers are growing more concerned about the farm economy as higher fuel and fertilizer costs weigh on producers.

Eric Hasselstrom and drought

Idaho Ag Today
Ken Bruegeman and Eric Hasselstrom, two farmers & ranchers from North Central Idaho discuss how the drought has affected them.

What Super El Niño Means

Fruit Grower Report
You’ve undoubtedly heard the reports or warning that we’ve now shifted into a Super El Niño situation after four years of declared drought, but will it be as bad as some suggest?

Drought in North Central Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
For Idaho, Winter 2025/2026 was the second warmest winter since 1896, with record-low snowpack and warm temperatures.

Trump Strengthens U.S. Cattle Industry and DOJ Investigates Record Beef Prices

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle industry, and the Department of Justice is expanding its investigation into record-high beef prices.

Fresh potatoes

Idaho Ag Today
Registration is now open for University of Idaho Extension’s inaugural Fresh Pack Potato Symposium.

Cheese Names Debate and USDA Aid to American Beef Herd

The Agribusiness Update
A dispute over cheese names has become a sticking point in U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations, and USDA is rolling out a broad package of programs aimed at rebuilding America’s beef herd and strengthening the nation’s cattle industry.

Year-Round E15 Continues to Be Top Priority for AFBF, POTUS Expand Meat Processing

Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation continues to push federal legislation that will allow for year-round sales of E15 fuel

President Donald Trump also addressed the beef packing industry's market dominance, expressing his intention to empower more farmers and ranchers to process their own meat.

Beyond Predation: Researchers Study Wolves' Impact on Cattle

California Ag Today
New California research investigates whether wolves influence cattle health and ranch profitability beyond livestock losses.

Cattle Prices High, Margins Tight — Packers Hit with Class-Action Suit

Line on Agriculture
Cattle prices are strong but rising input costs and inflation are squeezing producer margins, while a federal judge has certified a class-action alleging major packers manipulated markets (2015–2020) by slowing slaughter and coordinating purchases to depress prices.

A Quarter-Million Flies Per Square Mile Per Week

California Ag Today
Millions of sterile flies helped eliminate a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation near San Jose.

Learning from Last Season's Citrus Challenges

California Ag Today
Growers focus on rind quality to reduce fruit drop and protect crop value ahead of harvest.

When Fruit Color and Maturity Align

California Ag Today
Better harvest timing can mean fewer picks, improved efficiency, and stronger returns.

SPUR Program

Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.

The Cost of Cosmetic Damage in Stone Fruit

California Ag Today
Inking, staining, and skin discoloration are putting added pressure on stone fruit quality this season.

Packers and Stockyards Act Updates in Danger if Rider is Passed

Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned about a policy rider attached to legislation that could undermine the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Is Cloud seeding safe?

Idaho Ag Today
One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?

Cloud seeding 1

Idaho Ag Today
Take a look at Cloud Seeding which has been around for about 80 years.

Water Levels Improve

Fruit Grower Report
Water levels are better than expected following a winter with about half the normal snowpack in the mountains.

Graduate student potato tour.

Idaho Ag Today
Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.