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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.
Fixing Ag Labor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While it’s not the only challenge facing farmers and the ag industry today, ag labor reform is probably at the top of the list.
Monarch Tractor’s Rise and Reset
California Ag Today
The Livermore-based innovator pivots after reportedly selling assets to Caterpillar.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
A Breaking Point for Cotton Country
Southeast Regional Ag News
A U.S. Senator says cotton growers are struggling to stay afloat.
Ag Overtime Not Working Out and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Two Democrats running to be California’s next governor scorned a state law their own party, and influential labor unions, celebrated a decade ago, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
More Corn and Cotton Acreage and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers intend to plant more acres in corn, cotton and oats in 2026, while other principal crops are expected to decline, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.
U.S. Forest Service Proposed Move and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
A federal plan to relocate the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service from Washington to Utah is drawing mixed reactions from agriculture and rural stakeholders, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
2026 Flavor of Georgia and Mental Health Care for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, and legislators introduce bipartisan Ag Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act.
Tough Jobs - Tough 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.
California Cotton Growers Cut Back, But Not Out
California Ag Today
Lower acreage is expected, with some producers pivoting to premium Pima varieties.
Wins for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
The challenges the agricultural industry is currently facing don’t show many signs of slowing down, but that’s not to say there haven’t been a few legislative wins along the way.
California Dairy Shines at Global Pizza Expo
California Ag Today
From chef demos to competition pies, California cheeses took a leading role in pizza innovation on the world stage.
Ag Labor and Big Needs
Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest.
Cotton Planting Season Begins Under Economic Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders say rising costs continue to challenge profitability.