Beetle capture data reveals pest numbers are rising, with 31% of sampled fields exceeding economic thresholds.

The funding strengthens water storage and conveyance projects across the West, including $540 million for projects in California’s Central Valley.

Trump postpones his China summit, citing ongoing Middle East tensions and the need to remain in Washington, while officials say China is supportive of rescheduling the meeting.

ARA took its priorities to Capitol Hill to push for a Farm Bill finish line and fixes that affect retailers’ day-to-day operations—especially transportation rules, trade uncertainty, and biofuels policy.

By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better yield outcomes.

“ARA’s 2026 policy priorities are built to safeguard the tools, technologies, and regulatory certainty that agricultural retailers and their farmer customers rely on every single day,” said Richard Gupton, ARA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy.