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California Ag Today
Dave Cheetham, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses weed control and fertility.
California Ag Today
Eight USDA offices in California once slated for closure will now remain open, according to a press release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office. The update affects locations critical to farmers and ranchers across the state.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture has set his sights on a new role.
California Ag Today
According to a recent American Farm Bureau Market Intel report, U.S. consumer sentiment is on shaky ground.
California Ag Today
Almonds here in the state of California are entering into the hull split crop stage. On the grower anxiety risk list, that means cue up navel orangeworm and hull rot.
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a research farm in Groveland, Florida, scientists took a closer look at a sweet orange tree called “Donaldson.” Despite being surrounded by trees that were struggling—or already dead—this tree was thriving.
California Ag Today
"With the price being depressed, you can't make mistakes," says George Morris of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC.
California Ag Today
Senate Bill 628 aimed to support farm employers and workers affected by California’s overtime law. The bill was rejected along party lines despite support from farm groups and labor advocates.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s 2025 Farm Bill is now law. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation brings sweeping changes aimed at strengthening agriculture and consumer protections across the state.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida took home top honors from the American Farm Bureau Federation for its work on the “It’s OK Toolkit,” a mental health awareness initiative developed for Sumter County Farm Bureau.
Southeast Regional Ag News
A proposed amendment could provide Florida farmers with tax relief on agricultural land, exempting tangible personal property from property taxes. The decision will be up to voters in the 2026 election, with potential benefits and concerns at stake.
California Ag Today
James Schaeffer of Helena Agri-Enterprises gives an update on this year's almond crop and the challenges its facing.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.
California Ag Today
California Dairies, Inc. has unveiled its cutting-edge Valley Natural Beverages plant—a 200,000 square-foot facility in Bakersfield focused on shelf-stable dairy products.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Former Georgia Senator David Perdue, a Republican and former business executive, takes the role as the U.S. and China remain in a tense tariff dispute that could reshape global trade.
California Ag Today
Growers in San Joaquin County are navigating a season of mixed signals—adequate moisture, but a stagnant market. According to the California Farm Bureau, concerns over vineyard removals, shifting consumer habits, and tariff impacts are creating plenty of unknowns in the months ahead.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Legislature has approved SB 700, a sweeping agricultural policy package backed by Commissioner Wilton Simpson. The bill addresses farmland preservation, disaster recovery, ag education, and financial protections for producers. Supporters say it marks a major step forward for the state’s agricultural industry.
California Ag Today
Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.
California Ag Today
Gustavo Lopez, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses the need for a plant health focus amidst dry conditions.
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Market Intel report released April 23, 2025, by the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights just how critical off-farm income is to the survival of farm households across the country.