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Universal Meals Program and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Mandates such as California’s Universal Meals Program already provide funding to improve access to nutritious meals served to public-school students, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
Georgia Grown Resource Center and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the launch of the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Albany, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
USDA, NAWG Target Sky‑High Fertilizer Costs Hitting Wheat Growers
Line on Agriculture
High fertilizer costs in the agriculture industry are an ongoing issue. With a particular focus on the impact of countervailing duties on phosphate imports from Russia and Morocco. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) argues that these duties have increased fertilizer costs for wheat growers by nearly $1 billion over five years, equating to approximately $20 per acre, which significantly affects profitability
Why Purdue Survey Shows Farmer Sentiment Improved
Line on Agriculture
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed improved farmer sentiment despite ongoing challenges such as tight margins, rising input costs, and higher financial risks. This improvement was partly due to bridge payments.
Ag Equipment Demand Down and Farm Bill Mark Up Set
The Agribusiness Update
Ag equipment manufacturers are taking a cautious outlook as lower crop prices and tight farm margins dampen new machinery demand, and House Ag Chair, GT Thompson tentatively sets farm bill markup for the week of February 23.
USDA Research Priorities for 2026 and China Tries to Reduce Soy Reliance
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new slate of research priorities for 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation, and China tries to reduce reliance on imported soybeans, raising questions about the long-term outlook for U.S. soybean exports.
Made in USA Labeling Rule and Reviving Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States, and Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January.
Strange Catte Feed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When feedstocks are tight, think outside the box. That advice comes from Joe Bender, veterinarian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Halloween and Agritourism and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
With Halloween season upon us, families are once again headed to pumpkin patches to experience a variety of seasonal activities on local farms, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.
New AEWR Good for Georgia and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Southeast farmers could see major changes to labor costs under a new proposal from the Trump Administration aimed at revising the H-2A visa program, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.
Mixed Signals for 2025: USDA Reports Show Strong Crops, High Costs
California Ag Today
Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.
Plant Physiology Meets Profit Margins: A Stress Response Strategy
California Ag Today
California growers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and consumer tolerance. But tools like Megafol are helping crops fight back against extreme stress.
California Dairy Water Restrictions and Super Bowl Food Safety
The Agribusiness Update
California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.
California Dairy Water Restrictions and Super Bowl Food Safety
The Agribusiness Update
California proposes tighter water quality requirements for all dairies that collect dairy waste and apply it to land, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.
Potato Markets Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
Potato Markets Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
PNW Winter Wheat Higher ad Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Pacific Northwest winter wheat production is up 23% from last year, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Alabama Forest Restoration and Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama landowners can now apply for assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.