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California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
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.
Fall is Harvest Time
Fruit Grower Report
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest means it’s harvest time for our wonderful Washington apples.
Less Government Beef Intervention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President Ethan Lane says strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry.
FFA Next Gen Conference and Trump & Xi Reach Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA recently hosted its third Next Gen Conference of the year, bringing 72 FFA members from 23 states to Kansas City for a closer look at careers in animal agriculture, and President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping agree to a two-month extension of their tariff truce and announced next steps for their Board of Trade.
Apple Exports to Our Neighbors
Fruit Grower Report
About 30% of Washington's apple crop gets exported every year to other markets around the world, including our neighbors to the north and south.
Farm Bill to Full Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The farm bill recently took an important step forward when the Senate Ag Committee voted to advance the legislation to the full Senate.
Xi and Trump Talk Trade and Diesel Prices Skyrocket
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Trump in Washington last week and agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10, and record-high diesel prices are pressuring farmers while the Trump administration considers whether restricting diesel exports could provide relief.
Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge
California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.
Cosmic Crisp Popularity
Fruit Grower Report
For now, it’s only grown in Washington state, but the Cosmic Crisp apple is becoming a favorite for consumers everywhere.
Preserving Agricultural Land
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the development and loss of farmland should not come at the cost of American agriculture.
NASDA's New President
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, Derek Sandison was just elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture for 2026-27.
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.
Washington Apples to Asian Markets
Fruit Grower Report
About 30% of Washington's apple crop is exported each year, with Asian countries making up the most significant regional destination.
