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California Leads U.S. Farm Income, But Production Costs Remain Hefty
California Ag Today
New USDA estimates put California first in both gross and net farm income, while also carrying the nation's highest farm production expenses.
Billions in Farm Income, But Costs Keep Climbing Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
New USDA estimates put North Carolina among the nation's top states for farm income as rising production expenses keep pressure on agriculture across the region.
Second Harvest
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As our food becomes more expensive, more people are hungry, going without. That’s where groups like Second Harvest in Spokane come in.
More on FIRA USA
Fruit Grower Report
As FIRA USA in Yakima quickly approaches, October 20-22, there are some who still wonder what you might see if you attend.
Small Family Farms Dominate and Farm Bill Extension Expires
The Agribusiness Update
In 2024, about 86% of all farms were SMALL family farms, with gross cash farm income below $350,000, and the latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired September 30, leaving Congress without a new long-term agriculture policy.
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.
The Local Story Behind the School Lunch Tray
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm to School Month highlights millions in purchases from Alabama farmers and more than 14 million meals.
Committees Add More Value to National Pork Board, Data Center Bill Blocked
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Board plans six advisory committees to bring producers and industry partners into its strategic planning. Separately, the U.S. Senate blocked a bill related to selling federal lands for data centers, after reports that the administration considered 17,000 acres for 12 centers.
GOP Pushing Farm Assistance and Rural Mainstreet Index Down
The Agribusiness Update
GOP lawmakers are pushing to attach roughly $11 billion in direct farm assistance to a defense spending package, and rural bankers are growing more concerned about the farm economy as higher fuel and fertilizer costs weigh on producers.
California Adopts Major Central Valley Dairy Order
California Ag Today
New framework tightens manure nitrogen requirements and addresses groundwater nitrate.
Farm Bill Expires, What is Going on With Sulphur?
Line on Agriculture
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration has put new Conservation Reserve Program contracts and some other agricultural programs on hold. Meanwhile, sulfur supply concerns—including restricted exports and disruptions to global trade—are creating uncertainty for farmers, even though sulfur-based fertilizers were unexpectedly cheap this summer.
Idaho passes Washington
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho passes Washington in farm receipts for first time.
Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition
California Ag Today
National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.
Farmers File Solar Panel Lawsuit, Horticulture Careers Highlighted
Line on Agriculture
Farmers and renewable energy groups are suing the USDA over changes to the REAP program, arguing the new restrictions hinder solar project funding.
Seed Your Future is making efforts to promote the wide range of horticulture careers and connect students with local employers during Green Career Week, October 5–9.
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Eric Hasselstrom and drought
Idaho Ag Today
Ken Bruegeman and Eric Hasselstrom, two farmers & ranchers from North Central Idaho discuss how the drought has affected them.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
California Ag Today
Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.