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Senate eyes standalone year‑round E15 bill; USDA to move 3,000 rural jobs to regional hubs
Line on Agriculture
Year-round E15 sales are still up for discussion in the Senate, and USDA moves ahead with employee relocations into regional US hubs.
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of Quarantined California Dairies
California Ag Today
Court says protecting disease reporting and biosecurity outweighs public disclosure.
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 Seeks $11.1B Aid; USTR Recommends Lamb-Import Safeguard Probe
Line on Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlins has urged Congress to approve $11.1 billion in additional funding for farmers to provide temporary support while U.S. farm policy is reshaped. Meanwhile, the American Sheep Industry (ASI) welcomes a recommendation from the U.S. Trade Representative for a formal safeguard investigation into lamb imports, which could affect over 100,000 sheep farms and ranches
Gebbers Farm Bankruptcy
Fruit Grower Report
A lot of attention in the tree fruit industry recently has been paid to the bankruptcy filing by Gebber’s Farms last month.
House Passed Farm Aid
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The House is moving ahead with a budget framework that pairs billions in new farm assistance with funding for the Iran war, but Senate Republicans want changes.
Harper Calls for Specialty Crop Priority and China's U.S. Soybean Purchases Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper calls for the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers, and China sharply reduced soybean imports from the U.S. in June, while purchases from Brazil continued to climb.
Federal Orange Juice Standard Updated
California Ag Today
FDA finalizes first major change to pasteurized orange juice rule in decades.
Clemson Research Opens New Path in Peanut Breeding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists identify naturally lower-allergen peanut lines that could support future breeding efforts.
Orange Juice Rule Becomes Reality
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal government finalizes long-awaited update to orange juice standard, giving Florida growers new flexibility.
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.
Auburn Research Points to New Insights for Broiler Breeders
Southeast Regional Ag News
USPOULTRY-funded study finds flock social dynamics may be a key to improving fertility and chick output.
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.
Could Barn Owls Help Control Orchard Rats?
California Ag Today
California researchers are looking for almond and pistachio growers to participate in a new field study.
USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.
California Avocado Commission Calls for Seasonal Import Policy
California Ag Today
New advocacy campaign highlights trade concerns ahead of negotiations with Mexico.
California Almond Exports Get a Boost in Europe
California Ag Today
New EU trade agreement creates a duty-free opportunity for eligible U.S. almond shipments through 2029.
East Coast Broccoli Industry and Building Corn Demand
The Agribusiness Update
The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on drought-prone Western states like California, and the NCGA released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand for new domestic and international markets.