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Specialty Crop Block Grants in Georgia and USDA & NASA Team Up
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announced its awarding $86.6 million in grant funding to support the specialty crop industry through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, and the USDA and NASA are teaming up to improve agricultural data for farmers.
Export Exchange 2026 in Seattle and China Orders More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
More than 500 international buyers from over 50 countries were in Seattle last week for Export Exchange 2026, and Chinese trading firms purchased another 10 to 13 cargoes of U.S. soybeans, signaling renewed demand from China.
California Claims One-Third of Nation's Specialty Crop Funding
California Ag Today
Nearly $29 million will support 60 projects, from AI-powered grape harvesting to expanding markets for California-grown products.
Hurricane Recovery Doesn't End When the Storm Passes
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Southeast faces another round of hurricane cleanup, Georgia farmers are receiving long-awaited Hurricane Helene relief notifications. Applicants are urged to check their email.
Three Extensions. One More Deadline.
California Ag Today
California specialty crop growers have plenty at stake as Congress takes another run at a five-year farm bill.
Georgia Helene Block Grant Payments Expected This Fall
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than $900 million has been requested against roughly $531 million in available disaster assistance.
California Specialty Crop Grant Applications Open for 2027
California Ag Today
CDFA is accepting concept proposals for projects eligible for $100,000 to $600,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant funding.
Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.
AEWR Upheld
Fruit Grower Report
A federal judge denied a United Farm Workers’ request to temporarily block the Trump administration’s revised wage rule for H-2A workers.
Beef Packing Antitrust Investigation and Judge Denies AEWR Block
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ is intensifying its investigation into possible antitrust violations in the beef packing industry, and a federal judge in California has denied a request by the United Farm Workers to temporarily block the Trump administration’s revised wage rule for H-2A workers.
Specialty Crop Block Grant
Idaho Ag Today
Some things states and specialty crop stakeholders should know about this year's USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
Summer weather outlook
Idaho Ag Today
I don’t know about you but I am on total pins and needles as I look toward summer, what with extremely low snow pack and persistent drought in Idaho.
Helene Recovery Funds Head to Georgia Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible farmers, ranchers and foresters can apply for relief to cover storm-related losses.
Hurricane Recovery Funds Ready for Florida Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are now open for disaster relief grants on a first come, first served basis through August 25, 2026.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
New IFBF Buiding
Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.
More Helene Relief and Ag Drones Continue to Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Georgia will receive over $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that’s expected to continue.
CRP for 40 years
Idaho Ag Today
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of what many consider the Agriculture Department's flagship conservation program.
Georgia Secures $531 Million in Federal Relief for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announce new block grant program to support farmers, timber producers, and rural communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.