Tariffs and Cantwell

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.

Egg prices

Idaho Ag Today
The bad news is that retail egg prices in the U.S. have hit a record level.

Worse news... USDA forecasts they could increase by another 40 percent in 2025.

National Potato Council Installs New Leadership and NPPC on Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council installed its new leadership at its annual Washington Summit, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.

Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12

The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.

Greer Confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the confirmation, stating that “Greer steps into the job at a critical time for American agriculture."

Warning on Illegal Immigration Efforts and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Washington State Dairy Farmer and President of Save Family Farming, Markus Rollinger has a warning about recent efforts to prevent illegal immigration, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.

Florida Ag Law Enforcement Seize Cocaine, and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Officers with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement seized over 29 pounds of cocaine, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.

California Regs Hamper Ag Tech and Thompson Congratulates Rollins

The Agribusiness Update
California regulation prohibits the use of autonomous ag equipment without a driver, and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.

Super Bowl Commercial and House Ag Chair Congratulates Rollins

The Agribusiness Update
If you watched the Super Bowl, you may have noticed a Frito-Lay Potato Chip commercial titled ‘The Little Farmer', and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.

H-2A Reform-NFU

Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.

Farm Bill Now or Later

Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?

Georgia Farm Bureau Supports Rollins and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is one of over 400 organizations to sign a letter to the Senate Ag Committee in support of Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.

Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.

Legislation Aims to Modernize California's Water Plan

California Ag Today
Senator Anna M. Caballero has introduced Senate Bill 72, known as California Water for All. The legislation sets an interim goal of adding 9 million acre-feet of water supply by 2040, with a 50-year planning horizon to guide long-term targets.

Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

The Agribusiness Update
Despite economic challenges for the almond business, the

Almond Board of California paints an optimistic outlook for the industry, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.

USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.

WA-ID Farm Bureau's Form Insurance Partnership and Small Family Farms Rule

The Agribusiness Update
In collaboration with Idaho Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, Washington Farm Bureau is introducing a new insurance option, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.

UF Grant to Combat Avocado Disease and Small Family Farms Rule

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists secure $5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.

Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.