Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Agri-Pulse is a trusted source in Washington, D.C., with the largest editorial team focused on food, fuel, fiber and farm policy coverage. Agri-Pulse presents a balanced perspective on a wide variety of issues. https://www.agri-pulse.com/rss/articles N.C. farmer fuels Democrats' hopes of retaking the House A fourth-generation farmer from western North Carolina is stoking the hopes of Democrats seeking to regain majority control of Congress next year. A fourth-generation farmer from western North Carolina is stoking the hopes of Democrats seeking to regain majority control of Congress next year. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:40:05 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24859-nc-farmer-fuels-democrats-hopes-of-retaking-the-house http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24859 Fertilizer, fuel prices drop with all eyes on Strait of Hormuz Key nitrogen fertilizer prices are falling as the world waits to see if a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal will hold. Even in the best-case scenario, it will take time to get facilities back up and fully running, says Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Alexis Maxwell. Key nitrogen fertilizer prices are falling as the world waits to see if a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal will hold. Even in the best-case scenario, it will take time to get facilities back up and fully running, says Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Alexis Maxwell. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:41:36 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24858-fertilizer-fuel-prices-drop-with-all-eyes-on-strait-of-hormuz http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24858 Daybreak June 18: The case of the dog with screwworm in New Mexico A New Mexico dog confirmed with a case of New World screwworm last week is no longer believed to have traveled to Mexico, New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte says. As Senate Agriculture Committee leaders prepare to release farm bill text, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch says lawmakers need to focus on the growing economic reality that farmers are spending more to produce crops than they're earning. A New Mexico dog confirmed with a case of New World screwworm last week is no longer believed to have traveled to Mexico, New Mexico Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte says. As Senate Agriculture Committee leaders prepare to release farm bill text, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch says lawmakers need to focus on the growing economic reality that farmers are spending more to produce crops than they're earning. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:24:13 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24857-daybreak-june-18-the-case-of-the-dog-with-screwworm-in-new-mexico http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24857 Opinion: Soil health is common ground — let’s build on it to revitalize American ranching Brad Tipper of Grassroots Carbon argues that federal tax policy should treat ranchers’ soil-based carbon storage the same as industrial carbon capture, unlocking a bipartisan path to regenerate America’s grazing lands. Brad Tipper of Grassroots Carbon argues that federal tax policy should treat ranchers’ soil-based carbon storage the same as industrial carbon capture, unlocking a bipartisan path to regenerate America’s grazing lands.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:22:26 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24853-opinion-soil-health-is-common-ground-lets-build-on-it-to-revitalize-american-ranching http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24853 Trump administration releases new H-2A guidance for dairy operations Dairy operations can use the H-2A program if they can demonstrate a temporary or seasonal labor need, the Homeland Security and Labor departments said in new guidance released Wednesday. Dairy operations can use the H-2A program if they can demonstrate a temporary or seasonal labor need, the Homeland Security and Labor departments said in new guidance released Wednesday.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:06 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24856-trump-administration-releases-new-h-2a-guidance-for-dairy-operations http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24856 USDA announces Foreign Agricultural Service, RD reorganizations The Agriculture Department plans to relocate “much of” the Foreign Agricultural Service’s Washington D.C.-based workforce to Kansas City, Missouri, and Beltsville, Maryland, as part of its reorganization plan, the agency announced Wednesday. The Agriculture Department plans to relocate “much of” the Foreign Agricultural Service’s Washington D.C.-based workforce to Kansas City, Missouri, and Beltsville, Maryland, as part of its reorganization plan, the agency announced Wednesday.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:23 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24855-usda-announces-foreign-agricultural-service-rd-reorganizations http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24855 Opinion: E15 is ready, Congress needs to deliver Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union argues Congress should clear the way for year‑round E15, calling it a practical, bipartisan fix that would lower fuel costs for families while strengthening a reliable domestic market for farmers. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union argues Congress should clear the way for year‑round E15, calling it a practical, bipartisan fix that would lower fuel costs for families while strengthening a reliable domestic market for farmers.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:02 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24849-opinion-e15-is-ready-congress-needs-to-deliver http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24849 Daybreak June 17: Screwworm projects funded The Agriculture Department is putting $105 million into 40 research projects aimed at better equipping the U.S. to combat the spread of New World screwworm, the agency says. The National Corn Growers Association and 15 state corn organizations are calling on USDA to fund research supporting the full value of corn as a driver of new market opportunities and farm revenue. The Agriculture Department is putting $105 million into 40 research projects aimed at better equipping the U.S. to combat the spread of New World screwworm, the agency says. The National Corn Growers Association and 15 state corn organizations are calling on USDA to fund research supporting the full value of corn as a driver of new market opportunities and farm revenue.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:39 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24851-daybreak-june-17-screwworm-projects-funded http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24851 California pest system faces mounting pressure from trade, travel and e-commerce California’s pest prevention system is working, but a new analysis warns it is under growing strain from trade, travel, e-commerce and aging infrastructure — just as the state prepares for new risks tied to the World Cup and Olympics. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24839-california-pest-system-faces-mounting-pressure-from-trade-travel-and-e-commerce http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24839 Water board order puts ag communities at center of nitrate cleanup The Central Valley water board’s first nitrate management zone order starts a decades-long cleanup effort around Modesto, promising continued drinking water help for rural households while giving farms, dairies and cities time to reduce groundwater contamination. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24838-water-board-order-puts-ag-communities-at-center-of-nitrate-cleanup http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24838 DPR proposes to raise pesticide penalties California pesticide regulators are looking to raise penalties for serious and repeat violations, with a new enforcement proposal that could bring tougher fines and more statewide consistency to county pesticide cases. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24840-dpr-proposes-to-raise-pesticide-penalties http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24840 Water board drafts new dairy order as industry warns of farm losses California water regulators are drafting a new dairy order that would tighten nitrate rules in the Central Valley. Dairy groups warn the proposal could add costly mandates for family-owned farms already under pressure. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24841-water-board-drafts-new-dairy-order-as-industry-warns-of-farm-losses http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24841 Farm Hands West: Wine Institute elects new board, Jonathan Ocampo joins ImmuCell, Creekside Organics adds Marissa Dake Wine Institute elected its new board leadership. Jonathan Ocampo is joining ImmuCell Corporation’s sales team. Creekside Organics has added Marissa Dake as its sales director. Wine Institute elected its new board leadership. Jonathan Ocampo is joining ImmuCell Corporation’s sales team. Creekside Organics has added Marissa Dake as its sales director.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24835-farm-hands-west-wine-institute-elects-new-board-jonathan-ocampo-joins-immucell-creekside-organics-adds-marissa-dake http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24835 Will sustainable aviation fuel take off for American farmers? Sustainable aviation fuel is widely hailed by corn, soybean and ethanol groups as a future boon to the ag industry, but a raft of policy and market challenges must be overcome. Sustainable aviation fuel is widely hailed by corn, soybean and ethanol groups as a future boon to the ag industry, but a raft of policy and market challenges must be overcome. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24816-will-sustainable-aviation-fuel-take-off-for-american-farmers http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24816 EU passes gene editing regulation The European Union has adopted a regulation allowing streamlined approvals for gene-edited plants — a development that seed and biotech companies are lauding as a breakthrough on a continent known for its strict oversight of agricultural production. The European Union has adopted a regulation allowing streamlined approvals for gene-edited plants — a development that seed and biotech companies are lauding as a breakthrough on a continent known for its strict oversight of agricultural production.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:07:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24844-eu-passes-gene-editing-regulation http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24844 Canadian mushroom imports under scrutiny as U.S. growers cite market challenges U.S. mushroom growers are gaining ground in a dispute with their Canadian competitors, having seen initial progress in convincing federal regulators that Canada's farms are undercutting them with what they argue are subsidized, underpriced mushrooms. U.S. mushroom growers are gaining ground in a dispute with their Canadian competitors, having seen initial progress in convincing federal regulators that Canada's farms are undercutting them with what they argue are subsidized, underpriced mushrooms.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:06:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24848-canadian-mushroom-imports-under-scrutiny-as-us-growers-cite-market-challenges http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24848 California lawmakers consider strict controls on data centers As debate ramps up nationwide over the impacts of data centers, California legislators may impose strict controls on how new ones would operate in the state and who would pay to power them. The legislation comes as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and high-capacity cloud computing is accelerating data center development nationwide. As debate ramps up nationwide over the impacts of data centers, California legislators may impose strict controls on how new ones would operate in the state and who would pay to power them. The legislation comes as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and high-capacity cloud computing is accelerating data center development nationwide.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:05:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24847-california-lawmakers-consider-strict-controls-on-data-centers http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24847 As retirement nears, CDFA’s Ross reflects on trade, water and Prop 12 As California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross prepares to retire at the end of 2026 after more than a decade leading the nation's largest state agricultural economy, she says farmers are facing some of the toughest conditions she's seen since the 1980s farm crisis. As California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross prepares to retire at the end of 2026 after more than a decade leading the nation's largest state agricultural economy, she says farmers are facing some of the toughest conditions she's seen since the 1980s farm crisis. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24850-as-retirement-nears-cdfas-ross-reflects-on-trade-water-and-prop-12 http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24850 JBS to close two facilities, displacing nearly 2,000 workers JBS announces closures of its Souderton beef plant and Memphis value‑added facility. JBS announces closures of its Souderton beef plant and Memphis value‑added facility.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24843-jbs-to-close-two-facilities-displacing-nearly-2-000-workers http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24843 Danone sues Chobani over allegedly misleading high-protein yogurt claims Danone US is suing Chobani over an alleged “deceptive naming, labeling, and advertising campaign” involving protein yogurts. Danone US is suing Chobani over an alleged “deceptive naming, labeling, and advertising campaign” involving protein yogurts.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24837-danone-sues-chobani-over-allegedly-misleading-high-protein-yogurt-claims http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24837 Federal agencies roll out $125M in grants for university ag research USDA and the Department of Education announced $125 million in annual funding to improve agricultural research facilities for land-grant universities and other colleges of agriculture. USDA and the Department of Education announced $125 million in annual funding to improve agricultural research facilities for land-grant universities and other colleges of agriculture. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24845-federal-agencies-roll-out-125m-in-grants-for-university-ag-research http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24845 Farm Hands on the Potomac: Joe Goggins is new president of Livestock Marketing Association, National Corn Growers elect Bill Leigh as first vice president Joe Goggins was elected and will become president of the Livestock Marketing Association later this June. The National Corn Growers Association has elected Bill Leigh as its first vice president. Jason Tremblay is joining Intrepid Potash as CFO, starting June 15. Mike Johanns is a new strategic adviser at Avalo. Joe Goggins was elected and will become president of the Livestock Marketing Association later this June. The National Corn Growers Association has elected Bill Leigh as its first vice president. Jason Tremblay is joining Intrepid Potash as CFO, starting June 15. Mike Johanns is a new strategic adviser at Avalo.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24834-farm-hands-on-the-potomac-joe-goggins-is-new-president-of-livestock-marketing-association-national-corn-growers-elect-bill-leigh-as-first-vice-president http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24834 Corn faces grim outlook without new biofuel markets, study says Demand for major U.S. crops like corn is waning while harvests get bigger, creating an urgent need to develop new new biofuel markets for American agriculture producers, a new study says. Demand for major U.S. crops like corn is waning while harvests get bigger, creating an urgent need to develop new new biofuel markets for American agriculture producers, a new study says.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:04:27 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24846-corn-faces-grim-outlook-without-new-biofuel-markets-study-says http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24846 Opinion: Now is not the time for Congress to reopen food fights Sara Amundson of the Humane World Action Fund argues that the farm bill should acknowledge that voters approved laws like Proposition 12, Congress has repeatedly declined to overturn them, and courts have upheld their constitutionality despite industry warnings. Sara Amundson of the Humane World Action Fund argues that the farm bill should acknowledge that voters approved laws like Proposition 12, Congress has repeatedly declined to overturn them, and courts have upheld their constitutionality despite industry warnings.



]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:27:22 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24836-opinion-now-is-not-the-time-for-congress-to-reopen-food-fights http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24836 Daybreak June 16: Fertilizer prices drop on news of peace deal Price indicators for key farm inputs tumbled on Monday following news of the U.S.-Iran preliminary peace deal. The latest U.S. soybean crush data signals robust oilseed processing for the June-August quarter, says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX Group. Price indicators for key farm inputs tumbled on Monday following news of the U.S.-Iran preliminary peace deal. The latest U.S. soybean crush data signals robust oilseed processing for the June-August quarter, says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX Group.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:58:12 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24833-daybreak-june-16-fertilizer-prices-drop-on-news-of-peace-deal http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24833 Daybreak June 15: Trump says Iran peace deal ‘complete’ President Donald Trump announced a “deal” with Iran Sunday involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Circularity Fuels says it has completed the world’s first end-to-end conversion of raw agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, putting the California startup closer to making SAF at a cost rivaling standard jet fuel. President Donald Trump announced a “deal” with Iran Sunday involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Circularity Fuels says it has completed the world’s first end-to-end conversion of raw agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, putting the California startup closer to making SAF at a cost rivaling standard jet fuel.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:25:27 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24832-daybreak-june-15-trump-says-iran-peace-deal-complete http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24832 Opinion: Why the farm bill matters for brewers Chris MacArthur of the Beer Institute says that Congress must pass a modernized farm bill to give farmers, including those who supply the beer industry, the long term stability, updated risk management tools and research investments they need after years of extensions and outdated 2018 policies.

Chris MacArthur of the Beer Institute says that Congress must pass a modernized farm bill to give farmers, including those who supply the beer industry, the long term stability, updated risk management tools and research investments they need after years of extensions and outdated 2018 policies.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:54:53 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24831-opinion-why-the-farm-bill-matters-for-brewers http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24831 Washington Week Ahead: U.S.-Iran reach peace deal as Trump heads to G7 A peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was forged Sunday after 107 days of war that wreaked economic chaos on global fuel and fertilizer supply chains. In Washington, the House is in recess all week while the Senate reconvenes Monday afternoon. A peace deal between the U.S. and Iran was forged Sunday after 107 days of war that wreaked economic chaos on global fuel and fertilizer supply chains. In Washington, the House is in recess all week while the Senate reconvenes Monday afternoon.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:58:58 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24830-washington-week-ahead-us-iran-reach-peace-deal-as-trump-heads-to-g7 http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24830 Biofuel groups laud changes in 45Z GREET update The Trump administration has released an eagerly awaited update to its GREET model, a tool used by the biofuel industry to determine the value of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit more commonly known as 45Z.

The Trump administration has released an eagerly awaited update to its GREET model, a tool used by the biofuel industry to determine the value of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit more commonly known as 45Z.  

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:21:36 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24829-biofuel-groups-laud-changes-in-45z-greet-update http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24829 Daybreak June 12: States outline costs of SNAP compliance The costs states face in co-funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are comparable to the roughly $15 billion spent on transportation in fiscal 2025, the National Association of State Budget Officers tells Senate and House Agriculture committee leaders. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says 7,000 inspectors with the Food Safety Inspection Service are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm, and the parasitic pest does not pose a threat to the food supply. The costs states face in co-funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are comparable to the roughly $15 billion spent on transportation in fiscal 2025, the National Association of State Budget Officers tells Senate and House Agriculture committee leaders. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says 7,000 inspectors with the Food Safety Inspection Service are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm, and the parasitic pest does not pose a threat to the food supply.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:19:10 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24828-daybreak-june-12-states-outline-costs-of-snap-compliance http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/24828