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National Award Seeks California Veterans in Agriculture
California Ag Today
The winning applicant will receive a $10,000 prize and national recognition from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
California to Host North American Blueberry Convention
California Ag Today
Monterey welcomes the annual gathering featuring the Blueberry Boost Accelerator and Blueberry Night at the Aquarium.
Cultiva Post Harvest Management
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest wraps up, attention quickly turns to what comes next. In the PNW, POST-harvest management plays a critical role in setting up next year’s cherry crop.
Farm Bill Progress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says there are many benefits in the Senate version of the Farm Bill, but some improvements are still needed.
Is H-2A Stealing Jobs?
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.
Florida Pavillion at Great American State Fair and Agricultural Act of 2026
The Agribusiness Update
Governor Ron DeSantis is celebrating the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair, and calling it the “Agricultural Act of 2026,” Senate Ag Chair John Boozman releases bill discussion text.
Preventing Alzheimer's
Idaho Ag Today
The Centers for Disease Control says: Right now, 5.8 million Americans over age 65 live with Alzheimer's disease.
Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Summit and Ag Exports to Iran Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for farmers during discussions at the 2026 Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.
Georgia Junior National Livestock Show and Ag Exports to Iran Possible
The Agribusiness Update
For the 15th year, Georgia Farm Bureau rewarded the 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who showed the top animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.
4th Food Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will pay slightly higher prices at the grocery store this year.
Cultiva and Kallur
Fruit Grower Report
With labor constraints and tight harvest windows, first-pick success is more important now than ever. Cultiva’s North American Sales Manager, Thiago Moraes says color is a key focus for growers right now.
AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.
AFBF Pushes for USMCA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One of America’s most important trade agreements is up for renewal this year, and the ag community is watching very closely.
Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.
Study Identifies Key Support Needs for Women in Agriculture
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Plastic Film Mulch Recycled and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it dumped into landfills, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Great American Cotton Plan and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the Great American Cotton Plan, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Blueberry Cracking
Fruit Grower Report
I asked Thiago Moraes, North America Sales Manager for Cultiva, what’s happening in blueberries during this stage that makes them vulnerable to environmental stress?
Women in Agriculture Looking to Take the Next Step
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Natural Disaster Relief and More Meat and Eggs Available
The Agribusiness Update
A natural disaster designation allows the USDA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans, and Americans are expected to have more meat and eggs available in the coming years.