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Southern Thanksgiving Costs Ease, Thanks to Our Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new look at Thanksgiving prices highlights both savings for Southern families and the steady resilience of the region’s farmers.
Tough times for farmers
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are currently facing tough financial challenges and many are struggling to stay in business.
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.
California’s $61 Billion Harvest Shows Its Global Strength
California Ag Today
A new USDA report shows California’s unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.
Shutdown and Economic Relief
Fruit Grower Report
While the USDA has reopened Farm Service Agency offices with limited staff, economic relief remains stagnant during the government shutdown.
Fields of Orange and Autumn Gold
California Ag Today
California’s farmers grow some of the nation’s brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
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Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Gov't Shutdown Week 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, while pressure builds for emergency farm aid and a deal to reopen China to U.S. soybeans.
Cracking the Code of the Perfect Plum
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.
New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops
California Ag Today
A first-of-its-kind resource gives growers in the Western U.S. customized cover-crop recommendations based on their goals, soil, and climate.
Cover crops
Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension study shows promise for raising, grazing cover crops after grain harvest.
Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.
Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.