Farmers Market Promo Program

Idaho Ag Today
Local food producers from around Idaho came to the JUMP center in Boise on February 12th for the Field to Fork festival.

National Sorghum Producers Looks to Increase Demand

Line on Agriculture
The National Sorghum Producers (NSP) discussed their priorities for 2026 at the annual Commodity Classic.

National Farmers Union Convention and Iran War and E15 Usage

The Agribusiness Update
Delegates to the National Farmers Union’s 124th annual convention unanimously re-elected Rob Larew as President, and the RFA urges White House to allow broader use of lower-cost, American-made ethanol in the U.S. fuel supply.

Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year

California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.

Potato Sales Hold Steady and One Farmer-One File Initiative

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail sales of potatoes held steady in 2025, reflecting consistent consumer purchasing patterns across the category, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.

Florida Farm Bill Passed and One Farmer-One File Initiative

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.

Sugar beet price collapse

Idaho Ag Today
USDA announcement that the federal government will help American sugar beet farmers came as welcome news to Idaho’s 400-plus sugar beet growers.

A Smarter Approach to Mastitis Treatment

California Ag Today
Researchers say targeting antibiotic treatments more precisely can protect cow health while reducing unnecessary costs.

Ag Groups Applaud Farm Bill and Push or Data Centers

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups applauded the House Ag Committee for bipartisan passage of Farm Bill 2.0 out of committee, and the tech industry’s relentless push for data centers in rural areas is seen by many farmers as a threat to their way of life.

California Cotton Growers Invited to Join the Trust Protocol for 2026

California Ag Today
Enrollment is open for the 2026 crop year, with a new opportunity to showcase regenerative farming practices through the Field Partner Program.

Organic Sales Climb and Farm Bill 2.0 Moves to House

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8%, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.

Farmland sell-off

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s rapid population growth is impacting farmland and not in a good way.

Streamlining the process for ag producers

Idaho Ag Today
Streamlining the process for ag producers to apply for various USDA programs.

US meat production

Idaho Ag Today
Total US meat production is expected to increase in 2026, per USDA's first outlook for the year.

Cotton Trust Protocol Opens 2026 Enrollment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Growers can now sign up for the new crop year and explore a voluntary opportunity to showcase regenerative farming practices.

Beyond the Raids

California Ag Today
A statewide survey finds that anxiety and instability, even more than direct enforcement, are shaping farm operations.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

The US Has a Fertilizer Deficit

Line on Agriculture
The US faces a deficit in fertilizer capacity, with manufacturers and distributors pre-loading supplies to mitigate shortages. President Trump calls for more domestic glyphosate production.

Beef prices

Idaho Ag Today
A higher beef production forecast, per USDA's February meat outlook