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Deep Roots, New Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s agricultural community is showing unprecedented excitement to protect working lands for generations to come.
A National Honor for an Alabama Farm Family
Southeast Regional Ag News
Drew and Lauren Wendland’s Achievement Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation affirms the power of values-driven farming in today’s world.
She Farms, She Leads
California Ag Today
A 2026 campaign spotlights women transforming California’s agricultural industry.
Documentary Shines Light on California’s Working Lands
California Ag Today
“You Just Can’t See Them From the Road” shares the real challenges facing the farmers and ranchers who keep California’s rangelands alive.
USDA, DOJ Partner to Safeguard Competition in Farm Supply Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agencies’ new agreement aims to strengthen oversight of seed, fertilizer, and other inputs, helping ease pressures on family farmers.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
Generations on the Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama honors family farms with Century, Heritage, and Bicentennial recognition programs.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
Cotton Industry Challenges Health Report’s Claims
California Ag Today
A new federal report on childhood disease draws fire from cotton producers, who argue their natural fiber and farming practices promote health—not harm.
Small Farms at the Heart of New USDA Policy
Line on Agriculture
A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.
Cotton Growers Respond to MAHA Health Report
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the MAHA Commission highlights environmental risks in childhood disease, cotton producers defend natural fibers and sound science.
Keeping California Family Farms Competitive
California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Life Essentials
Idaho Ag Today
Kathleen SMITH is the CEO of a company called Life Essentials.
Well System Proposal Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
Well System Proposal Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
Family Farms Still Lead in Commodity Production
Southeast Regional Ag News
Reading into a new report out from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, you’ll find the numbers show that large-scale family farms account for a majority of the value of commodity production.
American Agriculture: A Family Business
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to a recent report, 97 percent of all U.S. farms are family-owned, and family farms account for 90 percent of all farm production by value.
Dairy Finds Niche in Lactose Sensitivity
Farm of the Future
One of the ways farmers can add value to their products is by specializing in a niche market.