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USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields
California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.
California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields
California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.
American Grown Act Pushes to Put U.S. Flowers First
California Ag Today
A bipartisan bill backed by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Salud Carbajal would require federal agencies to buy only American-grown flowers and greenery.
Federal Court of Appeals Agrees on Tariff Power
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Federal Court of Appeals has recently decided that President Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State
California Ag Today
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.
California Strawberry Acreage Hits New Records for 2025
California Ag Today
Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.
Western Growers Celebrates H-2A Change
California Ag Today
According to the group’s President and CEO Dave Puglia, “Rescinding the ‘no-staggering’ rule eliminates needless cost and complexity, giving farmers the flexibility they need to meet real-world labor demand.”
UF Sniffs Out New Truffle Worth $800 a Pound
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers—and a couple of truffle-sniffing dogs—unearth new species and rewrite what we know about prized gourmet fungi.
Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
Shaping Cotton's Emerging Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Now in its tenth year, the NCC’s Emerging Leaders Program provides participants with a better understanding of how the NCC carries out its mission of ensuring the U.S. cotton industry’s seven segments can compete effectively and profitably at home and abroad.
Big Almond Bump: USDA Pegs 2025 California Crop at 3.0 Billion Pounds
California Ag Today
A 10% increase over last year, fueled by improved spring conditions and strong market demand.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
Africanized Honeybees Confirmed in Alabama
Southeast Regional Ag News
State agriculture officials launch monitoring efforts after a feral swarm is found in Barbour County
Senator Scott Backs End to Tomato Trade Deal
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Senator Rick Scott and colleagues urge follow-through on the planned termination of the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.
Protecting a $1B Rice Industry
California Ag Today
Dave Cheetham, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses weed control and fertility.