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Washington's Water Future
Fruit Grower Report
Rather than just complaining about drought conditions and potential water shortages for farmers, the state Department of Ecology has launched ‘Washington’s Water Future’, a plan to solicit ideas for policies that could stretch water supplies.
Potato Sales Hold Steady and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail sales of potatoes held steady in 2025, reflecting consistent consumer purchasing patterns across the category, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
New California Ag Laws and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Several new state laws go into effect this week impacting California agriculture, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Cotton Farmers on Bridge Payments and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The highest per-acre payments from the Bridge Assistance Program will go to rice farmers, but Cotton farmers are second at $117.35 per acre, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Quagga battle
Idaho Ag Today
ISDA confirmed a detection of quagga mussels in the infested area of the Snake River.
Wheat is number 1
Idaho Ag Today
In terms of total acres, wheat is the No. 1 crop in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Beef and young kids
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho study finds consuming beef during the critical first year of life strongly correlates with improved cognitive function among 3- to 5-year-olds.
Weather Outlook for Winter Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
Weather Outlook for Winter Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
Biofertility
Farm of the Future
Through advancements in understanding of soil biology, companies like Pattern Ag are seeing the impact microbes can have on crop fertility.
Biofertility
Farm of the Future
Through advancements in understanding of soil biology, we are seeing the impact microbes can have on crop fertility.
Predictive Ag Report
Farm of the Future
The report gives corn and soybean farmers and agronomic advisors a good indicator of their risks for key pests and pathogens.
El Nino Icing Out the Lower 48?
California Ag Today
Despite the recent snowfall and chilly temperatures, the possibility of persistent dry conditions remains. This insight comes from Shane Hubbard, a research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He sheds light on the influence of the ongoing El Niño event on weather patterns in the lower 48.
Beneficial Soil Microbes
Farm of the Future
Technology used to detect soil pathogens can also be applied to assessing beneficial microbes as well.
Predicting Soil Biology
Farm of the Future
Modern advancements in soil analytics enables farmers to test the presence of certain microscopic pests in their soil.
Ain't No Small Talk About Weather
Southeast Regional Ag News
We share recent highlights from "Weather Wizard" Eric Snodgrass.
Know Your Soil Biology
Farm of the Future
New technology enables farmers to have a better understanding of when a biological input will help and when it won't.
Predictive Analytics for Soil Biology
Farm of the Future
Modern advancements in soil analytics enables farmers to test the presence of microscopic pests and diseases in their soil.