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California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
98th National FFA Conventon and Expo and USDA Trade Mission to Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
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Teff as a cereal
Idaho Ag Today
Falling crop prices, shrinking profit margins or no profits at all.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable? Food Direction CEO Beth Johnson says it’s a question activist are raising, but she’s not sure why.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable? Food Direction CEO Beth Johnson says it’s a question activist are raising, but she’s not sure why.
California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
Wheat Yield Contest Winners and Avian Influenza Losses Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
A record-setting year for the National Wheat Yield Contest dominated by PNW growers, and avian influenza losses near record.
Blueberry Demand Grows and SCOTUS Hears Prop 12 Case
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry demand continues to grow around the world, and the Supreme Court hears case brought by the American Farm Bureau and National Pork Producers Council on California's Prop 12.
U.K. Trade Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Under Secretary Jewel Bronaugh believes the recently completed trade mission to the U.K. will lead to a free trade deal with Great Britain.
National Pork Board Disease Exercise and Ethanol Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Board organized a foreign animal disease exercise, and Ethanol exports are down in March.
California Drought Impact Lessens and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Turns out the impact of drought in California may not be as bad as once feared, and American Farm Bureau President no happy with with proposed WOTUS changes.
Stepped-Up Basis Still Considered
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Based on recent Congressional testimony, eliminating the stepped-up basis, for offsetting farm transfer taxes at death, is still on the table.
AFBF on Navigable Waters Rule and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall disappointed in Navigable Waters Protection Rule changes, and USDA's trade forecast could be record setting.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
Cattle in the Drought Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The drought is creating a handful of challenges for Northwest cattle ranchers.
Cattle in the Drought Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The drought is creating a handful of challenges for Northwest cattle ranchers.
PMA Record Attendance and Cargill Plant Back to Business
The Agribusiness Update
The Produce Marketing Association 2019 Fresh Summit sees record turnout.
Arby's Impossible Meat and AFBF Applauds Farm Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Despite reports to the contrary, Arby's says Impossible Meats in their restaurants is "absolutely impossible," and AFBF president Duvall applauds USDA's farm aid.