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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.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Wages for Agriculture Workers Continue to Climb
California Ag Today
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, brings insight into the rising costs of farm labor—and what it means for the future.
Deportation and Migrant U.S. Farmworkers
Southeast Regional Ag News
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he would declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of migrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
Will Robots Take Our Ag Jobs?
Farm of the Future
Automation in agriculture is, of course, a good thing, but some fear that it may take jobs away.
Immigration Reform Will Require a Grassroots Effort
Farm of the Future
The American Business Immigration Coalition held a press conference discussing immigration.
