Technology Decisions and H-2A Continues to Grow

The Agribusiness Update
Rising farm labor costs and depressed crop prices have pushed California farmers to seek labor-saving technology to remain financially viable, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.

Georgia Animal Movement Changes and H-2A Continues to Grow

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Georgia Ag Commissioner announces enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from Texas, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.

Ag Spending Bill for 2027 and Americans Continue Buying Meat

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Sustainable agriculture advocates are concerned about the House fiscal year 2027 ag spending bill, and Americans continue to buy more meat despite rising grocery store prices.

Beef Demand Up

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
March trade data helped show that consumers continue to buy beef despite high prices.

Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged

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Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged

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Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

California Walnuts Rebound and Some NASS Reports Return

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After several challenging years, California walnut growers are optimistic as harvest met more favorable market conditions, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

California Walnuts Rebound and Some NASS Reports Return

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After several challenging years, California walnut growers are optimistic as harvest met more favorable market conditions, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

2026 Florida Farmer of the Year and Some NASS Reports Return

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Woody Larson of Larson Dairy in Okeechobee was named the 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year at Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th State Annual Meeting, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.

All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important

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Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.

FSA Reopening

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA recently announced that Farm Service Agency offices will reopen despite the ongoing stalemate in funding the federal government.

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.

Canada's Economy Improved

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.

Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable

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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

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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.

Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs

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Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.

Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs

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Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.

Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

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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.

California's Climate Disclosure Bills and H5N1 in Dairy Workers

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A federal judge refused to halt enforcement of California’s climate disclosure bills, despite a legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.

Off Farm Work Climbing and Ag Economy Shutters More Farms

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The 2022 Census of Agriculture showed about 40% of

American farmers worked 200 or more days off the farm, and skyrocketing prices, wages and operating costs have shuttered hundreds of thousands of American farms.