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California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
$2.9M Project Launched to Clean Up Aquaculture Gear
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new FDACS initiative will remove debris, restore oyster reefs, and support Cedar Key’s clam industry after back-to-back hurricane seasons.
Plant Not Plastic: Cotton at the Heart of the Microplastic Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCC’s new campaign highlights cotton’s natural advantage while empowering consumers to cut plastic pollution and support America’s growers.
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.
IDWR and the Binghams
Idaho Ag Today
Ruling in water rights case reinforces new mitigation plans, protects farmers.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Ag Economics and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley says today’s modern economy is way different from the tariff days of the 1930s when the Smoot-Hawley Act imposed 20% tariffs and was blamed for worsening the Great Depression.
California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries
California Ag Today
The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
17Darbydoodle
Idaho Ag Today
Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund.
Year-Round E15 - AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it’s time to stop kicking this can down the road because year-round E15 sales would fuel the economy.
Mixed Signals for 2025: USDA Reports Show Strong Crops, High Costs
California Ag Today
Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.
100yrs+ of Family Farming Honored and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
The California Agricultural Heritage Club inducted six farms and ranches at last month’s California State Fair, recognizing families with 100 or more years of continuous operation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown announced the release of the official 2025 Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Investing In Technology in a Challenging Farm Economy
Farm of the Future
In this tough economic environment, does it still make sense to invest in technology?
California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges
California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.