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California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
National Peanut Board Tri-Annual Meeting and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board and committee meetings March 2–4, in Atlanta, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
Beef report
Idaho Ag Today
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA January outlook for beef production and steer prices for both 2025 and 2026.
American Peanut Council Reorganization and Ag Economy Slide to Stop
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council announced a reorganization under the leadership of President and CEO Luke Blaustein, and Ag economists are predicting the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year.
Research That Multiplies Cotton’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cotton Foundation is now accepting research proposals for the 2027 growing season to drive innovation, profitability, and long term impact across the U.S. cotton industry.
U.S. Announces Regional Trade Steps Affecting Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
The frameworks drew praise from the National Cotton Council, which highlighted potential gains for U.S. cotton in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Read More Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
Dairy price futures
Idaho Ag Today
Higher production. The driver behind USDA's look at 2025 dairy production and price forecast, as well as the initial outlook for the 2026 calendar year.
California Wolf Attacks Rise and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade
The Agribusiness Update
With California wolf populations growing and livestock attacks on the rise, the state will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.
South Carolina Soybean Plant to Close and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Archer Daniels Midland will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.
Ag Exports soar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho has set a record for total value of agricultural exports for four straight years.
California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
California Drops Diesel Truck Ban and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
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.
Record year BUT...
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho farmers and ranchers brought in a record $11.3 billion in farm-gate receipts in 2024, but that doesn’t tell the real story.
Arizona Sues Fondomonte Over Water Use and Wheat Exports Forecast Jumps
The Agribusiness Update
With agricultural overuse and drought draining aquifers in Arizona, the state is suing Saudi Arabia-based Fondomonte, and the USDA’s monthly wheat outlook shows a jump in export forecasts thanks to weaker exports from Russia and the EU.
