Indonesia Trade Talks and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast

The Agribusiness Update
A tariff and trade deal between Indonesia and the U.S., on the brink of collapse last month, now appears to have been resolved, and the USDA is forecasting the agricultural trade deficit will shrink in 2026 more than previously anticipated.

California Canola Thieves and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program

The Agribusiness Update
California resident, Shawn Sawa was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in stealing millions of dollars’ worth of canola intended for livestock feed, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.

National Peanut Board Volunteers and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program

The Agribusiness Update
Peanut Associations from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia are seeking peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy farmers and school children just received some welcome news, with the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes

The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.

Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes

The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.

Newhouse on FSA Firing and Republicans Blame Dems for SNAP Delays

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, is not pleased with the firing of Jon Wyss, Executive Director, Washington State FSA, and House Ag Chair "GT" Thompson and other ag officials blame Democrat obstruction in the reopening the federal government and lapse of SNAP benefits.

American Peanut Council Winter Conference and Republicans Blame Dems for SNAP Delays

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board and committee meetings December 9–11, in Washington, D.C., at the American Peanut Council’s Winter Conference, and House Ag Chair "GT" Thompson and other ag officials blame Democrat obstruction in the reopening the federal government and lapse of SNAP benefits.

June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal

The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.

January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.

New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

Another Georgia HPAI Confirmation and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced a second positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Elbert County, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

Ag Groups Welcome New Congress and Beagle Brigade Act Signed

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Groups gathered its leadership on Capitol Hill to welcome members of the new Congress as they were sworn in, and the National Pork Producers Council commended President Biden for signing the Beagle Brigade Act into law that provides reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.

California Grapes in the Heat and FFA State Officers Summit

The Agribusiness Update
Summer heat has slowed the supply of California table grapes, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.

Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.

SNAP Payment Error Rate and Chevron Deference

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member react to the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes SCOTUS decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.