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Record High U.S. Farm Debt and FFA National Convention
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farm debt has climbed to a record level, and ag economists warn the actual amount owed could be considerably higher, and more than 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and supporters are expected in Indianapolis next week for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.
Winegrape Sales Still Down and 2026 Cover Crop Report
The Agribusiness Update
With harvest underway, California farmers are again struggling to find buyers for their winegrapes, and the 2026 National Cover Crop Report indicates growing interest in cover crops.
Input Cost Fits
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When it comes to the mounting frustration of high input costs and chronically low prices, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, says he’s hearing repeatedly from farmers who are at their wits’ end.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
2025 Idaho wheat crop
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s 2025 wheat crop was a big one but not necessarily one that paid many bills.
NW Cherries - Final Numbers
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry growers here in the Pacific Northwest wound up topping early season estimates for what turned out to be one of their more productive seasons.
Ag's Economic Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says today's economic struggles for farmers is a rare intersection of high expenses and low income.
Georgia Peanut Crop Strains Under Dry Weather
Southeast Regional Ag News
Irrigated fields show promise, but non-irrigated peanuts face steep losses after weeks without rain.
Small Farmers Struggle and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Small-scale farmers continue to struggle to stay in business, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
California Tomato Worries and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
As California growers harvest this season’s processing tomato crop, canneries could struggle to keep up with a backlog, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
California Cling Peaches Acreage Down and Reduced Pork Demand
The Agribusiness Update
California acreage for cling peaches is dwindling, and reduction in global demand for pork hits producers.
Farm & Land Expo in Birmingham and Reduced Pork Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers shared each others company at the Farm & Land Expo in Birmingham, and global reduction in pork demand hits producers hard.
Mobile Meat Inspection and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator Delay
The Agribusiness Update
New federally inspected mobile meat operations are coming online soon, and USTR could really use an Ag trade negotiator, but Trevino has yet to be confirmed.
Farm Link and Valent Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!
Farm Link and Valent Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!
Farm Link and Valent Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hunger during the pandemic has worsened, but Valent and the group Farm Link is doing everything they can to make sure no one is without their next meal!