California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes

The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.

Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes

The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.

Buying Argentinian Beef and California's E15 Example

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. may purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down the price of beef at U.S. grocery stores, and California is an example of what could be achieved around the country after they enacted a law allowing E15 fuels.

Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule

The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.

Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule

The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.

Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage

The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.

Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage

The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.

North Carolina Disaster Funds and Food Animal Vet Shortage

The Agribusiness Update
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture sent out the first round of checks to farmers through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.

Florida Citrus Growers Welcome Proposed Change to OJ Sugar Standard

Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal rule lowering the Brix standard for pasteurized orange juice could boost supply, with public comments open through November 4.

Summer Grilling Safety and Farm Production Costs Forecast to Drop

The Agribusiness Update
As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill for your next cookout, the USDA shares some safety tips, and farm sector production expenses are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion, or 2.9%, this year.

California Ag Tax Credit Proposal Dropped and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge

The Agribusiness Update
A proposed tax credit aimed at assisting California farms and boosting farm employment failed to advance out of Committee, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.

Trump's Plan for Ag Workers and NCBA Applauds Tariff Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump proposes new program to help legalize farmworkers and reduce the risk of farmers losing undocumented workers to mass deportations, and Ethan Lane, of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauds President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement.

Trump's Plan for Ag Workers and NCBA Applauds Tariff Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump proposes new program to help legalize farmworkers and reduce the risk of farmers losing undocumented workers to mass deportations, and Ethan Lane, of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauds President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement.

Poultry More Attractive Option and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships

The Agribusiness Update
Improved economic conditions, along with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.

Poultry More Attractive Option and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships

The Agribusiness Update
Improved economic conditions, along with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.

Georgia Port Jobs and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships

The Agribusiness Update
Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full-or-part-time jobs across the state, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.

California Dairy Water Restrictions and Super Bowl Food Safety

The Agribusiness Update
California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.

California Dairy Water Restrictions and Super Bowl Food Safety

The Agribusiness Update
California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.

Cow Fart Tax

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just when you thought the state government had thought of every way to separate you from your pocketbook, look out!

Democrats in Olympia have proposed a new bill that could tax … get this, the flatulence from cows.