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Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
GFB's I Farm-I Vote Campaign and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
GFB’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
R-CALF Happy with MCOOL News, Stay Order Issued on USDA Relocation Plan
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF comments on President Donald Trump signing an executive order directing USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative to review authorities related to mandatory country-of-origin labeling, while a California federal judge issued an administrative stay affecting USDA employee relocations tied to the agency’s reorganization.
Election Year Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Decades of House Ag bipartisanship was already declining, but election-year politics seems to have done it in last week.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During Mental Health Awareness Month, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall wants farmers and ranchers across the nation to know that it’s okay to admit you’re not okay.
Support When It Matters Most
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida growers gain flexibility after historic weather impacts, and Georgia backs critical care in an isolated farming region.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Tariff Pause Two
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs has been extended, but not his threat, telling the heads of top Ag trading partners they could soon face steep levies.
Wolf Mapping Tool and Microsoft FFA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have a new mapping tool designed to provide regular location information on GPS-collared gray wolves, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.
Cotton Disease Undetected and Microsoft FFA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
A virus responsible for damaging cotton crops across the southern U.S. has been lurking in fields for nearly 20 years, undetected, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.
Tariffs Paused - Newhouse
Fruit Grower Report
In a sudden about-face, President Trump says he will lower the tariffs he’d just imposed on dozens of countries for 90 days. I spoke with U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse to get his reaction.
Trade War 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The tariffs President Trump threatened to impose on Mexico and Canada have been paused after both nation’s agreed to sit down and see what could done to prevent drug trafficking and illegal border crossings.
Trade War 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The tariffs President Trump threatened to impose on Mexico and Canada have been paused after both nation’s agreed to sit down and see what could done to prevent drug trafficking and illegal border crossings.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.
Bayer Delays Roundup Settlement and Prime Cattle Grades Up
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer delays proposed settlement on Roundup claims, and cattle grading Prime higher during pandemic.
Surplus Food Donations and Rented Farm Land Numbers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA plans to donate surplus food to food banks and non-profits, and 40-80% of U.S. farm lands are rented.
Perdue Resumes Reorganization and GOP Passes House Tax Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue resumes USDA reorganization that includes GIPSA, and House Republicans pass tax bill that includes key farm benefits.