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Title: UC Davis Project Funded Through USDA Screwworm Initiative
California Ag Today
New World Screwworm Grand Challenge supports California-led detection research as U.S. cases continue to mount.
Southeast Researchers Join USDA Screwworm Fight
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida, Auburn University, and NCBA are among recipients of funding through USDA's New World Screwworm Grand Challenge.
Don't Blame President
Fruit Grower Report
When contacting your legislators to discuss your concerns about the challenges facing farmers today, it’s important to keep a level head.
Great American Cotton Plan and WOTUS Rule Finalization
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new Great American Cotton Plan, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.
New AEWR Savings and WOTUS Rule Finalization
The Agribusiness Update
After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief in recent months thanks to the new AEWR rules, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.
California Almond Estimates and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
For decades, experts have done their best to estimate the size of California’s almond crop prior to harvest, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.
Farm Poll on Calls to D.C.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new poll from Amato Advisors finds that farmers are overwhelmingly sending Washington, D.C., a clear distress signal on the economic challenges they face on a number of fronts.
Polling Frustrations in Ag
Fruit Grower Report
A recent poll found many farmers have been trying to send distress signals to Washington D.C. in hopes of getting some help, but little is getting done.
Expanding Milk Options and Federal Grazing Policy Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation praised a new USDA interim final rule expanding milk options in federal child nutrition programs, and dispute is growing over federal grazing policy in western states as environmental groups prepare legal challenges.
H-2A Reform
Fruit Grower Report
Ag-employers have been calling for changes to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program for years, with few results.
Talk to Your Legislator About Agriculture Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
With all of the challenges facing the agricultural industry, it’s never been more important that our legislators understand what is actually happening out there.
Tough Jobs and Times
Fruit Grower Report
Family farming has always been a challenging job through the generations but in recent years here in Washington state, the challenges have escalated.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force and Dems Push for Farm Bill Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force will host its annual Smoke Summit on Monday, June 8, and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill.
Below Normal Hurricane Season and Dems Push for Farm Bill Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Florida residents should prepare for a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill.
Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.
A 516 Page Warning for Ag
California Ag Today
New analysis highlights urgent gaps in pest prevention funding and staffing.
“Revolutionary Spuds”
Idaho Ag Today
As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, one way Idaho is taking part is the “Revolutionary Spuds” using Spuddy Buddy
Prevailing Wage Reform
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to ag labor, there are plenty of challenges farmers have to deal with, including wages.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.
Storm Relief Window Widens in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
As drought and wildfires persist, farmers gain additional time to secure critical recovery assistance.