North Carolina Ban on Foreign Farmland Purchases and American Farmland Pressures

The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina enacts new law barring certain foreign entities from purchasing agricultural land and property near military installations, and America’s farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.

Ultra-Filtered Milk and Ethanol Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare, California, dairy processing facility to enable production of ultra-filtered milk, and U.S. ethanol exports rebounded in May, up 11% from April to 189.7 million gallons as demand grew in key international markets.

John Rich Named Special Envoy for American Landowners, Vows to Fight Regulatory Burden

Line on Agriculture
John Rich, a country music artist and newly appointed special envoy for American landowners, aims to represent landowners to the federal government, addressing issues with various agencies like the EPA, HUD, and USDA. He is working to reverse regulations imposed by the Biden administration that he believes negatively impact farmers and ranchers, contributing to their inability to be cash flow positive.

Beef Grazing Network Aid and Crop Acreage Reporting Goes Digital

The Agribusiness Update
A new $42 million initiative from American Farmland Trust's Beef Grazing Network aims to help 700 beef producers improve profitability through better grazing, healthier soils and stronger marketing, and USDA is launching a pilot program designed to modernize crop acreage reporting by replacing paper maps with electronic reporting.

Jenn Mariscal's message

Idaho Ag Today
Jenn Mariscol wasn’t sure she could talk about the tragedy in her family, losing her husband to suicide.

Wolf Attack Relief and Building Corn Demand

The Agribusiness Update
The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife awarded California Farm Bureau $1.1 million for payments to ranchers who’ve lost livestock due to wolf attacks, and the NCGA released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand for new domestic and international markets.

Heat stress in cows

Idaho Ag Today
Heat Stress Management in Dairy Cattle Helps Protect the Bottom Line.

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.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

Understanding Ag

Fruit Grower Report
I asked Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop if state lawmakers were aware of what their policy decisions were doing to the ag industry in this state?

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.

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.

Southeast Processors Could Qualify for Grants Up to $2 Million

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is making $60 million available through its latest Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

Startup Program Looks for New Ways to Use Dairy

California Ag Today
Applications are open through July 24 for entrepreneurs looking to turn dairy-based ideas into successful products.

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.

Women in Ag

Idaho Ag Today
Results of a new national study intended to guide programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.

Do Good with Dairy

California Ag Today
California dairy families are matching donations during National Dairy Month to help provide milk to Californians facing food insecurity.

Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day

The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.

Fresh From Florida Followers and USMEF Spring Confernece

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture are pleased to announce that more than 1.5 million consumers now follow the ‘Fresh From Florida’ on social media, and USMEF wraps up Spring Conference with a discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies.