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Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Cultiva and Kallur
Fruit Grower Report
With labor constraints and tight harvest windows, first-pick success is more important now than ever. Cultiva’s North American Sales Manager, Thiago Moraes says color is a key focus for growers right now.
Is Cloud seeding safe?
Idaho Ag Today
One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?
Expanded Hurricane Coverage Coming for 2027 Crop Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent USDA insurance update broadens access to hurricane and tropical storm protection for farmers across much of the Southeast.
Hurricane Insurance Expansion and U.S. Meat Record Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a significant expansion of the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option, and U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing meat protein despite higher grocery prices.
CRP Enrollment
Idaho Ag Today
General Conservation Reserve Program acreage enrollment continues.
Tariff Questions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump’s temporary tariffs to replace those the Supreme Court struck down are a bridge back to highly discretionary levies, according to trade experts.
Farm Economy-Rollins
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins talked at last week’s Ag Outlook Forum about a farm economy still facing strong headwinds.
Pear Output 2025-26
Fruit Grower Report
With the 2025 pear harvest in the rear view now, Pacific Northwest growers can be found a bit relieved with a 78% increase over the 2024 crop.
Agricultural Viability in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Governor's Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho
Lemon Producers Struggle and Combine & Tractor Sales Drop
The Agribusiness Update
With peak lemon season winding down in Ventura County, growers say ongoing challenges with low prices make it hard to earn a profit, and recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales of combines and tractors dropped in May.
Dust on the Rise: A Growing Threat to California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.
Hurricane Crop Insurance Reminder and EPA's Insecticide Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index and the Tropical Storm Option are tools to help deliver prompt assistance to producers in hurricane-prone areas, and the EPA released its final Insecticide Strategy with practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species.
Thirstwaves
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researcher coins ‘thirstwaves’ as new framework emphasizing prolonged, extreme water stressors.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
Stripe rust threat
Idaho Ag Today
U of I Cereals Pathologist Concerned about Idaho stripe rust outlook
Stripe rust threat
Idaho Ag Today
U of I Cereals Pathologist Concerned about Idaho stripe rust outlook
Winter Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.