Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition

California Ag Today
National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.

Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.

Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

8-31 Riata & Sterling Meldrum

Idaho Ag Today
Young Farmers and Ranchers District Chairs Riata & Sterling Meldrum tell us about what being a YF&R member means to them.

California PFAS Pesticide Bill Won't Move Forward This Year

California Ag Today
Senate misses deadline to advance AB 1603.

Farm Bureau Warns Base Acre Proposal Could Cost California Farmers

California Ag Today
Policy group says mandatory update could reduce commodity program support.

Senate Farm Bill Effort Stalls After Thursday Committee Vote

Southeast Regional Ag News
House and Senate leaders offer differing perspectives as producers await a new five-year farm bill.

AI Boom Could Bring New Costs for Poultry Growers

Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis from Southern Ag Today examines how the rapid expansion of AI data centers could influence energy costs and poultry production across the Southeast.

Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office

Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.

Small Farms Support Rural Economies

Farm of the Future
A downside of farm consolidation has been the toll it has taken on rural economies.

Keeping Small Family Farms Viable

Farm of the Future
There are several organizations that advocate for policy to support American farmers, but not all farmers have the same priorities.

Georgia Meat Processors Gain Access to National Markets

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA agreement allows eligible state-inspected processors to ship products across state lines.

Pasture-Raised Farmers Form Policy Advocacy Network

Farm of the Future
Farmers around the country have formed a new alliance called Farmers for Animals, Communities and the Environment otherwise known as the FACE Ag Network.

Arrest Highlights Florida's Screwworm Crackdown

Southeast Regional Ag News
State says livestock import rules are being strictly enforced to keep New World Screwworm out.

USDA Plants New Roots on TikTok

California Ag Today
After years of federal scrutiny surrounding the platform, the Department of Agriculture is now sharing videos with the public.

Tackling Fertilizer Volatility

Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis outlines policy ideas aimed at stabilizing fertilizer costs for American farmers.

From Ban Talks to TikTok

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's new social media account highlights a striking shift in Washington's relationship with the platform.

Fertilizer Policy Under the Microscope

California Ag Today
Farm Bureau white paper examines ways to reduce fertilizer price volatility and strengthen U.S. supply.

Beef Export Values Hold Strong Despite Trade Challenges

California Ag Today
Demand from key international markets helped lift the value of U.S. beef exports in May, even as shipment volumes declined.

Beef Export Value Climbs Despite Trade Headwinds

Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. beef shipments dipped in May, but higher values and strong demand from key markets offered encouraging signs for producers.