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AFBF: Record Ag Trade Deficit Signals Need for Market Access
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analysis shows U.S. ag imports outpacing exports at historic levels as global competition and trade barriers mount.
Seed count
Idaho Ag Today
Where do the seeds you plant on your farm or garden come from? Why does it matter?
Florida’s Next Top Chef? Entries Open for Florida Future Chef 2025!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida students ages 7–13 can now enter a statewide cooking competition celebrating fresh Florida ingredients, creativity, and school meal inspiration—with a chance to win up to $5,000 in college savings.
Farm Bureau Awards
Idaho Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Communications Award winners named at this year’s Communications Conference.
Barley contest
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s first-ever Barley Yield Contest is being hailed as a successful launch.
Herbicide-resistant weed
Idaho Ag Today
An Herbicide-resistant weed continues spreading through Southern Idaho
Impact of H5N1 on Dairies and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
As the number of H5N1 outbreaks at California dairy farms grows, industry experts remain unclear how the disease may affect the nation’s milk supply or pricing, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
Georgia's Early Hurricane Estimates and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
The future is uncertain for thousands of Georgia farmers in the wake of recent hurricanes, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.
Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.
California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
March National Peanut Month and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
Florida man wins chance at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
USDS Closes In on Competition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has now released a package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry. That package establishes a Chief Competition Officer at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.