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Hurricane Insurance Expansion and U.S. Meat Record Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a significant expansion of the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option, and U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing meat protein despite higher grocery prices.
Forest Service Realigns to Western Lands
California Ag Today
Restructuring brings decision-makers closer to forests and agricultural stakeholders.
American Peanut Council Reorganization and Ag Economy Slide to Stop
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council announced a reorganization under the leadership of President and CEO Luke Blaustein, and Ag economists are predicting the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year.
Trump Signs Japan Trade Deal and USDA's Public Comment Period Extended
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed an order to implement a trade agreement with Japan that's expected to increase U.S. ag sales by $8 billion a year, and the USDA extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to September 30.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
AI - Disease Resistant Crops and Public Comments for USDA Reorganization
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers could be closer to growing crop varieties better at fighting off diseases thanks to a new scientific breakthrough with AI, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.
Best Cotton Award and Public Comments for USDA Reorganization
The Agribusiness Update
Tift County farmer Ryan Branch receive the Best Cotton Award, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.
55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
New Location for Many USDA Staff
Line on Agriculture
USDA is relocating a majority of its staff to five regional hubs across the US and reducing the number of buildings it uses in Washington DC.
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
Colorado Not on Shortlist for USDA Reorg
Colorado Ag Today
Four Colorado sites fail to make shortlist for controversial reorganization.
U.S. Interior Department Sets July 1 Goal for Reorganization
Land & Livestock Report
U.S. Interior Department Sets July 1 Goal for Reorganization
Perdue Resumes Reorganization and GOP Passes House Tax Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue resumes USDA reorganization that includes GIPSA, and House Republicans pass tax bill that includes key farm benefits.
Small Meat Processors and USDA Consolidation
The Agribusiness Update
Small meat processors adjust to added regulations as demand grows, and Perdue adds consolidation to USDA reorganization plans.
Perdue's USDA Reorganization and States want greater role in ESA
The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue announces USDA reorganization, and States call for greater role in Endangered Species Act.