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H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation
Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.
DOJ Settlement Puts Egg Prices Back in the Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proposed antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that influenced wholesale egg prices during the record price run-up.
USDA Unveils Great American Cotton Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
New federal initiative aims to strengthen cotton markets, boost demand, and support growers facing economic challenges.
California Almond Crop Forecast Slips Slightly
California Ag Today
USDA’s latest forecast estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 percent from last year.
California Almond Crop Forecast Slips Slightly
California Ag Today
USDA’s latest forecast estimates California’s 2026 almond crop at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1 percent from last year.
More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets
California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.
Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.
Cotton Planting Season Begins Under Economic Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders say rising costs continue to challenge profitability.
USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label
California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.
Florida 4-H Grit Takes Center Stage
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida 4-H alumnus shares how agricultural youth experiences helped him overcome life-threatening challenges and return to competition.
California Farm Bureau Says "No" to Proposition 50
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau says Prop 50 would weaken rural voices by ending independent redistricting and giving politicians control of district maps.
NASS Axes July Cattle Report
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) has now announced that there will be one fewer statistical report in the world of livestock. It is the July Cattle Report getting the axe. Will it matter?
