Can Farmers Catch Lightning In A Bottle?

Farm of the Future
Green Lightning is manufacturing machines that can allow farmers to manufacture some of their nitrogen needs on farm using only energy and water as inputs.

77% Off-Farm: The Hidden Backbone of Farm Income

California Ag Today
A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.

AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping

The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.

Walnut Blight in Walnuts

California Tree Nut Report

Proper Vaccine Storage is Key to Immune Response

Line on Agriculture
Livestock vaccines must be stored and handled correctly in order to trigger an immune response against detrimental organisms.

Estate Tax Exemption

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.

Off-Farm Income Keeping Some Operations Afloat

Land & Livestock Report
Off-Farm Income Keeping Some Operations Afloat

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

Japanese beetle invasion

Idaho Ag Today
It may seem at times that the Idaho ag department is playing whack-a-mole with the Japanese beetle.

Empowering Women in Ag: Leadership Blooms in St. Augustine

Southeast Regional Ag News
Nearly 100 women gathered for the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference to grow their skills, amplify their voices, and connect with others in agriculture. With inspiring speakers and hands-on experiences, the event was a celebration of leadership, advocacy, and community.