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Brazil Beefs Up Beef Exports
Southeast Regional Ag News
Where’s the beef? Let’s do a reframe. If that question was “where’s the beef coming from,” the answer will be becoming Brazil with more global regularity.
Adding Efficiencies in Cotton Transport
California Ag Today
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data.
A Kick-the-Can Congress
California Ag Today
Both government funding and the farm bill continue to be unresolved.
Genetically Engineered Tolerance to Citrus Greening
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA APHIS finds that two genetically engineered citrus plants from the University of Florida pose no increased risk from a plant pest risk perspective.
HPAI Makes Itself Known in CA Dairy Cows
California Ag Today
It happened. The other proverbial shoe dropped just before the long holiday weekend with cows at three California dairies testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
H5N1 in the Media and a Positive Look Forward
Southeast Regional Ag News
"The first article that I read, the headline was, "High Path AI Found in Milk." Now that scares the devil out of you," says North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler.
Reacting to H5N1 in Dairy Cows
Southeast Regional Ag News
When a cattle herd in North Carolina was diagnosed with H5N1 earlier this year, Troxler said his team went the extra mile to get all the answers we were expecting.
Fireworks in Class III Milk and Cheese Prices
California Ag Today
Ryan Yonkman, the vice president of producer services for Ever.Ag, says it's due to bullish buying events and reports stacking up on each other.
Georgia Judge Halts Implementation of Farm Worker Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
The rule, which led to a challenge by 17 states, was designed to address violations under the H-2A visa program.
Where’s the Beef (Coming From)?
California Ag Today
Beef exports from Brazil are expected to reach record highs in both 2024 and 2025 amid strong demand from overseas buyers, a weakened local currency, and “challenges” expected from rival exporting countries.
Eradication! Celebration! Goodbye, Fruit Fly!
California Ag Today
In a significant victory for California agriculture, USDA APHIS, alongside the California Department of Food and Agriculture and County Agricultural Commissioners, have announced the eradication of all invasive fruit fly populations from the state
USDA Launches 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program for Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data
Alabama Farmer Dismisses John Deere Lawsuit
Southeast Regional Ag News
Trinity Dale out of Spruce Pine, Alabama, has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in right-to-repair lawsuit.
Gathering Wild Horses Next Door
California Ag Today
A surging population of wild horses in Nevada is being scaled back due to water availability concerns.
Hurricane Debby and the USDA
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement for Hurricane Debby.
New Zealand Enters the Collared Cattle Chat
California Ag Today
“Halter technology is a powerful system that helps users precisely manage pasture to lift the performance of your grazing animals,” says Craig Piggot, founder and CEO of Halter.
Combatting Peanut Allergies Down Under
Southeast Regional Ag News
From BBC News, Australia is introducing a groundbreaking program to treat peanut allergies in infants, marking the first national model of its kind.
CA Wins Specialty Crop Block Grant Lotto
California Ag Today
The USDA has announced funding for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, with California receiving $23.3 million of the $72.9 million awarded nationwide
Chinese Purchase of U.S. Grain Terminal Raises Alarms
California Ag Today
According to the most recent USDA report on Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land, foreign entities controlled over 43.4 million acres of U.S. agricultural land as of December 31, 2022. T
20 Years of Georgia Agriculture Trends
Southeast Regional Ag News
While annual CAES farm gate reports share insight on rankings and dollar value data for Georgia’s commodities, a new report showcasing farm gate trends will instead look at percent change across more than 20 years of data.