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Trump and $12 billion
Idaho Ag Today
Donald J. Trump announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers.
Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.
Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.
FSA Disaster programs
Idaho Ag Today
State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kevin Andrus, describes some new disaster relief programs.
H-2A cutbacks
Idaho Ag Today
New estimates show farmworkers stand to lose $4.4 to $5.4 billion annually.
Florida Seeks New Partners to Feed Kids Through Summer BreakSpot
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida agriculture officials are calling on community groups to help deliver free summer meals to children in low-income families.
Farmer Survey Shows More Optimism
Line on Agriculture
The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 139 in November, the highest since June, driven by increased optimism about the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped to 144, while the Current Conditions Index dipped slightly to 128. This optimism may be linked to the recent US-China trade pact, which could expand agricultural exports.
Ag Labor Reform
Fruit Grower Report
H-2A reform is just one of many labor challenges farmers are facing today that need to be fixed.
USDA Opens New Round of Disaster Aid for Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Stage Two of SDRP expands support for farmers and ranchers with losses not covered in the first round.
Pear Cannery Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Now that the Del Monte cannery in Yakima has closed, what happens to the Bartlett pear crop in future years.
Georgia Peanut Commission's New Exec Director and USDA's Section 32 Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission has hired Taylor Arnold as its new executive director, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
California's Navel Oranges on Time and USDA's Section 32 Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
California’s iconic navel orange arrived in produce aisles right on time this year, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and Ethanol Exports Climb in August
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Federal trade data shows, U.S. ethanol exports climbed sharply in August, driven by record sales to Canada and the European Union.
Senate Advances Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
California Ag Today
New legislation could expand milk choices in schools and influence California’s dairy sector.
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.
Farm Safety Net Funds Approved and Trump Lifts Brazilian Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farm safety net programs are projected to deliver more than $13.5 billion in payments for the 2025 crop year, and President Trump lifted the 40% tariffs he imposed in July on Brazilian food imports, easing strain on agricultural markets.