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Five Agriculture Leaders Appointed to Florida FSA Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new state committee brings decades of experience to strengthening USDA programs for Florida farmers and ranchers.
USDA Sets Conservation Deadline
California Ag Today
A January 15, 2026 batching deadline aims to ensure fair access to USDA conservation funding.
January 15 Key for Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
NRCS is urging producers to plan ahead for the first funding round of major conservation initiatives.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
Your Ballot Matters in California
California Ag Today
FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.
Regenerative Pilot Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA recently announced a new Regenerative Pilot Program to enhance practices like improving soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity.
What is the Future of CRP in Split Bills
Line on Agriculture
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended until September 2026, but its future beyond that is uncertain due to the split farm bill.
Regenerative Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals while respecting farmers.
Farm Aid 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.
$25 Million Boost for Florida Water Projects
Southeast Regional Ag News
New agriculture focused grants aim to improve water quality, water supply, and long term sustainability across key Florida basins.
Water grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board approves 38 Aging Infrastructure Grants for $22.9 million, increases ESPA recharge goal in State Water Plan.
California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
More Autonomous Tractors and China Buying More U.S. Goods
The Agribusiness Update
Farm advocates may be closer to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.
Georgia Young Peanut Grower Award and China Buying More U.S. Goods
The Agribusiness Update
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.
More Autonomous Tractors and China Buying More U.S. Goods
The Agribusiness Update
Farm advocates may be closer to achieving regulatory changes that would clear the way for wider adoption of autonomous tractors, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.
New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops
California Ag Today
Ever wish choosing a cover crop was a little easier? Well, farmers across the West now have some help.
Growing Forward: Alabama and Florida Boost Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
New investments and land preservation strengthen farms across the Southeast.