Legumes
Reliance on vegetable imports remains uneven, with domestic production still anchoring several major categories.
Transporting pollinator colonies—primarily honey bee hives—is a major logistical operation in U.S. agriculture. Costs can vary widely depending on distance, fuel prices, labor, and timing.
Price volatility is driving shifts in demand and supply innovation.
Strong Easter demand supports protein and crop markets.
Expanded access could boost demand for U.S. exports.
Expanding supplies are weighing on global coffee and cocoa prices.
Vive’s Art Graves shared insights on the new Phobos FC 360 foliar fungicide, its advantages for Canadian growers, early performance results, and the company’s ongoing commitment to advanced crop protection solutions.
Strong supplies and rising stocks point to continued price pressure unless demand accelerates.
Decoupled base acres may amplify income inequality and distort planting decisions as farm program payments increase.
Trade volatility and shifting export destinations increase marketing risk for producers heading into 2026.
AFBF Economist: Farmer Bridge Assistance Payments Fall Short for Sugar, Alfalfa, and Specialty Crops
AFBF Economist Faith Parum provides analysis and perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program—what commodity growers should know and potential remedies for producers facing crop losses where that aid falls short.
Strong global demand and falling stocks suggest continued price volatility for U.S. coffee buyers despite record world production.
Southern producers head into 2026 with thin margins, tighter credit, and rising agronomic risks despite scattered yield improvements.
Removing the 40% duty sharply lowers U.S. beef import costs on beef, coffee, fertilizer and fruit, and restores Brazil’s competitiveness during a period of tight domestic supply.
U.S. Trade officials announced new deals with El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Argentina, as well as a steep reduction in tariffs on Swiss imports.
The USDA noted that peanut edible utilization season-to-date is down 3% on the year, despite overall stocks increasing.
Justin Wilson’s unexpected cobbler recipe features juicy blueberries, a splash of brandy, and a tender crust with subtle nuttiness thanks to a bit of peanut butter melted into the batter.
Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter Baked Beef Brisket is a rich, tender roast slow-baked with a savory peanut butter sauce. You’ll love this bold twist on classic braised brisket, garontee!