Drones and AI in Agriculture

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Artificial intelligence is changing how we see the world and how we look at the crops in our fields.

California Tea Potential and Ethanol Production Higher

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Extension Center’s Atef Swelam would like to see California farmers capitalize on the untapped market for tea, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.

Jassid's Threat to Cotton and Ethanol Production Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The arrival of the cotton Jassid has quickly become one of the most significant emerging threats in the Southeast, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.

Bee Numbers Still Down and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
While beekeepers have not seen the devastating hive mortality this winter that they did in 2025, they say they’re still losing colonies, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act

Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.

H2A Program Continues to Grow and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices

The Agribusiness Update
The H-2A program continues to grow, allowing eligible U.S. employers a way to hire foreign workers to fill seasonal and temporary labor needs, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.

Georgia Lawmakers Support BBB and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices

The Agribusiness Update
Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” major ag groups welcomed its passage which should benefit farmers, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.

Deere Finishes Year Strong and Greer Nominated U.S. Trade Representative

The Agribusiness Update
John Deere finished the year stronger than expected after aggressively cutting production and seeing solid demand for new tractors and precision ag technology, and Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Rep.

Thompson Elected House Ag Chair and Farm Capital Expenditures Up Sharply

The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Rep GT Thompson elected House Ag Committee Chair for 118th Congress, and U.S. farm capital expenditures have shot up dramatically the past three years.

Tangerine Share of Citrus Up and Thompson Elected House Ag Chair

The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Republican GT Thompson elected chair of House Ag Committee, and tangerines pick up greater share of citrus purchases.

Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.

Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets

The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.

NCBA Concerns Over NEPA and Stronger Land Prices in 2022

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council express concern over the President's NEPA rule.

Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax

The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.

Ag Exports in 2021 Projected Higher and More U.S. Wheat Acres in 2021

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reports projected ag exports in 2021 will be higher, and more U.S. Wheat acres will be planted too.

Winter La Nina Forecast Pt 3

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
2020's winter will bring a La Nina pattern of wetter and cooler weather for the Pacific Northwest.

Winter La Nina Forecast Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
2020's winter will bring a La Nina pattern of wetter and cooler weather for the Pacific Northwest.

Winter La Nina Forecast Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
2020's winter will bring a La Nina pattern of wetter and cooler weather for the Pacific Northwest.

Producer's Earnings Down and Stronger Milk Prices

The Agribusiness Update
Per dollar earnings for producers down to 14.6 cents, and dairy industry sees stronger milk prices.