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Free Business Training Offered to California Ag Producers
California Ag Today
Business Launchpad offers nine weeks of training, coaching and networking for small- and mid-sized agricultural businesses.
AcreTrader Connects Farmer Needs, Investor Interest
Farm of the Future
When an opportunity comes along to operate more farmland, many farmers need a capital partner.
California Tea Potential and Ethanol Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Extension Center’s Atef Swelam would like to see California farmers capitalize on the untapped market for tea, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.
Ag Stories on Social Media
Fruit Grower Report
So many of the problems facing farmers today comes from a lack of understanding among the public about where their food comes from and what it takes to produce it, but they need to know.
New IFBF Buiding
Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.
Pick-Your-Own Apple Adventures Await!
Southeast Regional Ag News
September is Georgia Grown Apple Month — whether you’re from Georgia or just next door, discover orchards, pick your own apples, and enjoy agritourism at its best
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
Part 2: Reconciliation Bill Capital Gains Changes
Line on Agriculture
An example of the capital gains tax changes that are in the new federal reconciliation bill.
Part 1: Reconciliation Bill Capital Gains Changes
Line on Agriculture
The new reconciliation bill includes a change for how capital gains tax payments may be made.
FFA Washington Leadership Conference and Fungus Smugglers Arrested
The Agribusiness Update
Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. are in Washington, D.C. for the Washington Leadership Conference, and two people from China are charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Tax Code Shake-Up Could Hit Farm Families Hard
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the American Farm Bureau, expiring tax provisions at the end of 2025 could cost farmers and ranchers billions. Without action from Congress, the ripple effects may stretch across the entire ag economy.
Not All Good Ideas Need Venture Capital
Farm of the Future
Venture capital has played a big role in funding ag tech innovation — and that’s a good thing, but plenty of innovations happen without it.
New farm categories
Idaho Ag Today
From time to time, USDA adjusts its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a glance report to include new categories.
New year and spuds
Idaho Ag Today
Several years ago, I talked with then President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission Frank Muir about New Year's and potatoes.
Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.
Venture Capital in Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Through startup experiences and a Stanford MBA, Andrew Minarick has learned that not all investment money is right for all businesses in agriculture.
Economic Cliff for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag bankers fear an economic cliff in farm country without a new farm bill.
Funding Growth of Agribusinesses
Farm of the Future
Investors like Jim Taylor at Forage Capital Partners are focused on companies that have a proven track record and a path to profitability.