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California's Drought Monitor Starts on the Ground
California Ag Today
Producer observations and photos help add local context to weekly drought assessments.
Specialty Crop Farmers: Don’t Miss This FSA Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new USDA assistance program is accepting applications now, with an August 7 deadline.
Schiff’s Farm Bill Vision
California Ag Today
The California senator is pushing for stronger specialty crop support, rural investment, and Proposition 12 protections.
Farm Bridge Assistance
Idaho Ag Today
Updated information on two USDA assistance programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation starts first with the Farm Bridge Assistance Program.
Peanuts Take Center Stage in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Advocates press Congress for stronger support amid challenging farm economics.
USDA's Farmer Assistance Program Intended to Fill a Gap in Policy
Line on Agriculture
Richard Fordyce, the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, about the newly released Farm Bridge Assistance Program.
From Farms to Food Banks: USDA Announces $263 Million Plan
California Ag Today
The Department of Agriculture will purchase dairy, legumes, nuts, and more to help producers and communities in need.
Peanut Producers Set to Receive $55.65 Per Acre
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announced payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with payments expected by February 28, 2026.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
USDA Expands Dairy Coverage and Food Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
The department says the moves are meant to support producers while improving access to nutritious food.
Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
Your Ballot Matters in California
California Ag Today
FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
Rollins Challenges California Agricultural Land Proposal
California Ag Today
USDA Secretary urges Governor Newsom to abandon a land equity proposal under review by California lawmakers.
USDA Details Bridge Payments for Southeast Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agency outlines how $12 billion in temporary aid is expected to reach row-crop producers in the Southeast.
USDA Rolls Out Major Bridge Aid for Farmers
California Ag Today
New $12 billion package offers broad relief to growers facing rising costs and volatile global markets.
USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
SNAP Uncertainty Raises Conver for Diary Producers
Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation emphasizes the importance of SNAP, particularly for purchases of fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and the WIC program.
Florida Program Helps Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open through November 14 for Florida’s 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program.