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FFA Raffle
Idaho Ag Today
When Middleton farmer Sid Freeman started a tractor raffle in 2010, he saw it as a way to get rid of an old tractor and help raise a little scholarship money.
Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Summer Break-Hungry Kids and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Summer break can leave some Florida children without access to regular, healthy meals, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Senate Farm Bill Proposal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet.
USDA Researchers Target Poultry House Ammonia
Southeast Regional Ag News
A newly developed indoor air scrubber could improve conditions for both birds and farm workers.
Idaho Ag Hall of Fame
Idaho Ag Today
Former Idaho Farm Bureau Federation CEO Rick Keller was among six people inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Trade Mission to Philippines and USDA Data Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Philippines next week, to expand market access for America’s agriculture, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jeanne Shaheen led ten Democrats in raising concerns to USDA about the reliability of their data.
Strengthening California Cattle Country
California Ag Today
A landmark investment helps UC Davis protect herds and train the next generation of food animal veterinarians.
Veterinarian Shortage and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA identified a record rural veterinary shortage across the country, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.
AFBF 107th Annual Convention and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other ag influencers will be featured speakers at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
Walmart Opens New Milk Processing Facility and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of its owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
More potato data
Idaho Ag Today
I asked USDA research economist Catharine Weber about the quantity of potatoes consumed by people both in our country and world-wide.
Spuds and Japan
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. potato farmers had hopes that the recent trade agreement with Japan would include market access for fresh U.S. potatoes.
Early Peanut Introduction Helps Kids Avoid Allergies, Study Finds
California Ag Today
New research shows early peanut feeding dramatically reduces allergy risk, a breakthrough for California parents and pediatricians.
Peanut Allergies Plummet as “Early and Often” Feeding Advice Pays Off
Southeast Regional Ag News
New research finds early peanut introduction helps tens of thousands of children avoid allergies.
FFA Raffle
Idaho Ag Today
The 15th annual Idaho FFA Foundation Scholarship Raffle drawing was held just outside of Star Idaho.
Specialty Crop Testimony
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon tree fruit grower Mike McCarthy recently spent time in Washington, D.C., sharing his experience and challenges with members of Congress.