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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.
Rural Revitalization and Farm Bill Extension Does Little
The Agribusiness Update
The New Democrat Coalition unveils sweeping Rural Revitalization Agenda aimed at boosting healthcare access, strengthening farm economy and expanding broadband in underserved communities, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.
North Carolina Bird Flu and Farm Bill Extension Does Little
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina ag officials say nearly 9,500 turkeys at a Wayne County breeder operation have tested positive for bird flu, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.
Southern Thanksgiving Costs Ease, Thanks to Our Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new look at Thanksgiving prices highlights both savings for Southern families and the steady resilience of the region’s farmers.
Harvest Wrap Apples
Fruit Grower Report
Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.
Harvest Wrap Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Harvest season is wrapping up, or will be soon, for northwest pear and apple growers, and Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says both crops are looking pretty good this year despite challenges.
USDA, DOJ Partner to Safeguard Competition in Farm Supply Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agencies’ new agreement aims to strengthen oversight of seed, fertilizer, and other inputs, helping ease pressures on family farmers.
Beef Worries or Not
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Beef demand has remained surprisingly strong despite record-high prices, which has been a remarkable trend.
DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Ag Economics in the Details
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.
McDonald's in Regenerative Agriculture and Tariff Revenue to Help Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
McDonald’s plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is planning to use tariff revenue to support US farmers.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Volatile Fertilizer Markets Challenge 2026 Farm Budgets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Market Intel from the American Farm Bureau warns of higher costs and tighter row crop margins heading into next year.
Farm Costs Stay High: Why the Fed’s September Meeting Matters
Southeast Regional Ag News
Even with a slight dip in 2024 spending, rising interest, weak exports, and lower crop prices keep pressure on producers.
Costs Keep Climbing: Farmers Face Rising Interest, Lower Prices
California Ag Today
Even with slightly lower overall expenses in 2024, producers across California and the U.S. are still feeling the pinch of high input costs, rising interest rates, and falling commodity prices.
USDA Ends Funding for Solar Projects on Prime Farmland
California Ag Today
New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.
Tight Margins Persist as Southeast Cotton Yields Drop
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA reports show lower cotton yields, higher sugar supplies, and rising input prices.
Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable
The Agribusiness Update
Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which in past years have destroyed tens of millions of dollars of Northern California crops, are back this year, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.
Starting a Florida Farm and Ag Land Values Stable
The Agribusiness Update
Starting a farm in Florida may be fulfilling and profitable, but www.morningagclips.com offers six things to consider, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.
Food Waste and Costs Climb After July Fourth Cookouts
California Ag Today
Americans were projected to toss 126 million pounds of food after Independence Day—at a record-high cost.