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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.
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo and U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 48th anniversary show October 20-22, and trade negotiations between the U.S. and India appear to have stalled.
Dyed Diesel Use
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump’s executive order eased the limits on usage of tax-exempt dyed diesel fuel to give farmers a break during the busy harvest season.
Georgia National Fair and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
October is harvest season and worthy of celebration, so the Georgia Farm Bureau recommends a visit to the Georgia National Fair now thru Oct. 18, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
AI and beef
Idaho Ag Today
Take a look at the USDA grade labels on beef and other meat products at your retailer. Those grades come from Agriculture Department inspectors.
Fodé Vs Dept. of Ecology
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A years-long water rights dispute between a Grant County farm family and the state Department of Ecology went before the Washington Supreme Court last week.
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.
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.
FIRA USA in Yakima
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you are kind of a tech geek, FIRA USA is a three-day event coming to Yakima October 20-22 with the latest in high-tech changes for agriculture.
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.
Diesel and Fuel Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting even more pressure on the farm economy.
Drought in North Central Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For Idaho, Winter 2025/2026 was the second warmest winter since 1896, with record-low snowpack and warm temperatures.
FIRA USA in Yakima
Fruit Grower Report
FIRA USA is the premier three-day event where agricultural robotics and AgTech meet growers and their real-world needs. And this year, it’s coming to the Pacific Northwest, in Yakima, October 20-22.
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farm Land
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More than half of U.S. states now have some type of restriction on foreign ownership of agricultural land.