The Agribusiness Update

Scientists at the UC-Riverside develop small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer, and USDA receives criticism for the way it handled reductions in its workforce.

Scientists at the UC-Riverside develop small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer, and USDA receives criticism for the way it handled reductions in its workforce.

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.

The Oregon Wine Board announced its new slate of Board officers and the Governor's appointment of two new board directors to the 2026 Oregon Wine Board of Directors, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.

Another Christmas appears to have gone off without a hitch after Florida removed any government red tape that would have interfered with Santa Claus making his Christmas Eve journey across the Sunshine State, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.

The Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and Washington wrapped up fiscal year 2025 with a standout timber performance, and USDA approves stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy.

Winners of the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers 2025 competitive events prepare for national competitions at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, andUSDA approves stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy.

House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.

House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.

China has secured at least seven million tons of U.S. soybeans after multiple purchases in recent weeks, and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House with a bipartisan vote, which would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves.

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.

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.

The U.S. and Mexico reached an understanding on meeting the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty, and November sales of ag tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to last November.

California farmer fairness and $12 Billion farmer aid package

JBS announced plans to close one of its facilities outside of Los Angeles, and every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.

Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith commented on the USDA's announcement to provide $12 billion in economic relief to America's farmers and ranchers, and the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.

JBS announced plans to close one of its facilities outside of Los Angeles, and every five years, and the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.

Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote to Governor Gavin Newsom demanding California abandon a proposal that redistributes agricultural land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA's new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote to Governor Gavin Newsom demanding California abandon a proposal that redistributes agricultural land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA's new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

From creamy to crunchy, more than 32,000 jars of peanut butter are making their way into Florida homes, thanks to this year's Peanut Butter Challenge, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA's new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

Blueberry production in Washington state continues to climb with 2025 coming in close to last year's record crop of 210 million pounds, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

Blueberry production in Washington state continues to climb with 2025 coming in close to last year's record crop of 210 million pounds, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered on Jekyll Island this week for the organization's 88th annual convention, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.

Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is not pleased with President Trump's $12 billion aid package for farmers, and the holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and away from home.

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is not pleased with President Trump's $12 billion aid package for farmers, and the holidays bring large increases in food spending for both food at home and away from home.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says trade deals under consideration may help reduce farmers' long-term dependence on federal support, and the European Union approved the European Commission's trade agreement with the U.S.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says trade deals under consideration may help reduce farmers' long-term dependence on federal support, and the European Union approved the European Commission's trade agreement with the U.S.

Idaho-based Burks Tractor filed a lawsuit against Monarch Tractor after its tractors failed to operate autonomously, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.

Besides the cooler, less humid weather, Florida's late fall and winter also brings the sweet burst of locally grown strawberries, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.

Idaho-based Burks Tractor filed a lawsuit against Monarch Tractor after its tractors failed to operate autonomously, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.

For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.

For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.

Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.

Four major North American beekeeping organizations released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, and Trump administration plans to announce aid package for American farmers soon.

The Georgia Peanut Commission has hired Taylor Arnold as its new executive director, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.

California's iconic navel orange arrived in produce aisles right on time this year, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.

The Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Federal trade data shows, U.S. ethanol exports climbed sharply in August, driven by record sales to Canada and the European Union.

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.