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Idaho barley numbers fall
Idaho Ag Today
Total Idaho barley production fell dramatically this year, but the state remains the nation’s top barley producer.
Millions for Livestock Disease Study and Fewer Beginning Growers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announced it will provide up to $80 million in fiscal 2027 to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect and respond to livestock diseases, and in 2022, farms and ranches having operators with limited experience tended to be smaller than their more experienced counterparts.
Fall harvest
Idaho Ag Today
Harvest winding down for most major fall row crops. What are the numbers for the start of November?
California Animal Health Lab Gets a Major Upgrade
California Ag Today
New Turlock facility is nearly nine times larger, expanding disease testing for livestock and poultry across the state.
Catching Produce Problems Before They’re Visible?
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Georgia researchers are exploring new ways to detect hidden damage in fresh produce, with the potential to reduce losses for growers and improve quality for consumers.
ARC and PLC Update
Idaho Ag Today
Agriculture risk coverage and price loss coverage programs offered by the Agriculture Department are now over a decade old.
$8 Billion on the Table. California Growers, Here's Your Move.
California Ag Today
USDA is gathering fuel-cost information from specialty crop producers as questions remain about eligibility, payment rates and application dates.
Georgia Expands Grazing Period to 365 Days
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA changes disaster assistance rules for eligible Georgia pastures.
Aigen Autonomous Weeder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Washington company has a solar powered, autonomous weeder that uses no chemicals, no fuel, and no person to drive it.
$8 Billion in Fuel Relief: What Southeast Growers Need to Know Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA payment rates are expected in November, and farmers can take steps now to prepare for assistance.
Idaho's Top Ten
Idaho Ag Today
The cattle and calves sector bumped milk in 2025 to become the top agricultural commodity in Idaho in terms of farm-gate revenue.
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.
Agricultural Drones Are Taking Off, and the Numbers Prove It
Southeast Regional Ag News
Drone-treated acreage has surged more than 340% since 2023, opening new opportunities for farmers and custom applicators.
After the Storm, the Deadlines Begin
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA outlines disaster assistance and reporting requirements for Alabama and Florida agricultural producers recovering from Hurricane Isaias.
Data Center Concerns and $369.2 Million in 2024 Ag Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Data center development is drawing growing concern across party lines, particularly over farmland, water, and electricity costs, and U.S. agricultural exports generated $369.2 billion in total economic activity in 2024.
Faster Answers for California Farmers? That's the Goal of a New UC Lab
California Ag Today
Nearly $3 million in federal and university funding will establish a new agricultural research facility in Fresno County.
Could Spinach Help Save Florida Citrus?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A newly approved treatment uses compounds found in spinach to help citrus trees fight the bacteria behind citrus greening disease.
Drone Spraying Surges 340%
California Ag Today
Agricultural drones are becoming another tool for crop protection, particularly where conventional equipment struggles.