Category: business
Judge sets hearing for AEWR challenge
AEWR faces legal challenge as federal judge sets hearing date. Learn what’s at stake for farmers and ranchers.
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
A federal court struck down tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners by the Trump administration. Learn more about what could happen next.
NCAE advocates to cut red tape crippling ag
NCAE urges the DOJ to eliminate harmful regulations hurting U.S. agriculture. Learn which rules they say are crushing farmers.
USDA offers $72.9M in specialty crop grants to boost competitiveness
The USDA has announced $72.9M in funds through the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Get more details on the funding and how to apply.
Farm Bureau applauds USDA’s small farms focus
The American Farm Bureau urges USDA to boost support for small farms. Learn what actions they recommend to strengthen the program.
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill faces backlash over SNAP cuts
Controversial SNAP cuts tied to a $60B farm bill proposal spark bipartisan pushback. Learn what’s at stake for agriculture and nutrition.
UK trade deal applauded by American Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation has applauded a new U.S.-U.K. trade deal boosting exports. Learn how it opens doors for American farmers.
Tariff pause greeted with relief by stock markets; ag impact still murky
Markets rise after tariff pause eases tension, but the impact on speciality ag remains uncertain. Get more details on the trade shifts now.
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
Looming estate tax changes threaten family farms. Read the analysis and comments from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
U.S. organic sales surpass $71 billion in 2024, doubling market growth rate
U.S. organic sales soared to a record $71.6B in 2024. Discover what’s fueling the growth and where trends are headed.
USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters.
Farmers wary as U.S. pauses tariffs for some yet increases duties on China
The ag industry remains concerned about the global trade impact of tariffs amid ongoing uncertainty. Get more details on the tariff pause.
Threats to organic watchdog organization linked to employee at nation’s largest organic certifier
Threats against organic industry watchdog OrganicEye have been traced to an employee of California Certified Organic Farmers. Learn more now.
USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade promotion programs
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced 2026 funding opportunities through four ag trade promotion programs. Get all the details now.
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2. Read more about the potential fallout for growers.