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Specialty Crop Block Grant
Idaho Ag Today
Some things states and specialty crop stakeholders should know about this year's USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.
Egg Market Finds Its Footing
California Ag Today
Production gains are helping stabilize the egg market after last year’s disruption.
War Impact on California Ag and Ethanol Exports Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, now in its third week, is taking a toll on California’s high-value agriculture sector, and U.S. ethanol exports declined slightly to start the year.
California Tomato Acreage Down and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
California’s processing tomato acreage is set to decline for a third straight year, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Georgia's Savor the State and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
Tickets are now available for Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience taking place in Athens, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Veterinarian Shortage and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA identified a record rural veterinary shortage across the country, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.
Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing
The Agribusiness Update
In 2025, Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings, a 46% increase from 2024, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.
Tough times in farm country
Idaho Ag Today
According to an annual report by University of Idaho economists, the financial condition of Idaho agriculture is mixed, but mostly not good.
Mixed Month for U.S. Meat Exports as Pork Leads and Beef Lags
California Ag Today
Despite challenges in China for beef, pork and lamb continued to see solid international demand.
Beef Processing Investigation and Chinese Scientist Admits Smuggling
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute reacts after President Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and a Chinese scientist charged with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty.
PNW Water Summit
Idaho Ag Today
PNW Water Summit November 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time
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.
EPA tours Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
Low interest loans
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho farmers, ranchers encouraged to apply for low-interest
loans from the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Read More Immigration Reform for Meat Processors and More Ag Input for MAHA
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute called for the processing sector to be included in the President’s plans for a stable and legal ag workforce, and Ag groups urging the Trump administration to seek their input on future Make America Healthy Again Commission declarations.
Livestock, Lettuce, and Legislative Promises
Southeast Regional Ag News
From meat processing to fresh produce, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes several proposals aimed at supporting both livestock and specialty crop producers across the Southeast.
Summer Grilling Safety and Farm Production Costs Forecast to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill for your next cookout, the USDA shares some safety tips, and farm sector production expenses are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion, or 2.9%, this year.