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USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
California Farm Bureau Says "No" to Proposition 50
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau says Prop 50 would weaken rural voices by ending independent redistricting and giving politicians control of district maps.
California Hosts 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
California Ag Today
Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.
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.
Farmers Union Members Push for a Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
At a recent Washington DC, fly-in, farmers and ranchers lobbied for a new farm bill and would like food procurement programs included in the policy.
Despite BBB Passage, AFBF Says Work Still Needs to be Done
California Ag Today
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says several critical farm programs still need updating through a new farm bill.
Farmers Union on the BBB
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union hopes that bipartisan discussions will not be lost over the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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.
Georgia Ag Commissioner Named to National Council
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s Tyler Harper joins 11 ag leaders nationwide on a new council formed by the America First Policy Institute to advance pro-farmer policies across the U.S.
Big Bill, Big Backup: What the Safety Net Looks Like
Southeast Regional Ag News
The proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes key provisions for risk management and the farm safety net, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bill Important for Trade
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation expresses its concerns regarding the Trade Title (Title three) in the Farm Bill beng on hold due to lack of a new Farm Bill and lack of a current Farm Bill extension.
American Bankers Association Says ACRE Act Would Benefit Producers
Line on Agriculture
ABA says that the ACRES Act would provide more competition and lower producer costs.
National Farmers Union Gears Up for Fly-In
Line on Agriculture
Of the talking points that National Farmers Union members will be highlighting with lawmakers in Washington DC, is the need for Farm Bill passage.
Second Farm Bill Framework Released
Line on Agriculture
Senate Republicans have released their version of a farm bill and it is similar to the full house version, with some minor differences according to the National Farmers Union.
Bipartisanship is Key To Getting Farm Bill To the House Floor
Line on Agriculture
After making it through a markeup, tight margins in the House could hold up getting a farm bill to the House Floor for debate.
R-CALF USA; Farm Bill Proposals Need More Work
Line on Agriculture
R-Calf USA CEO, Bill Bullard says that more reforms are needed in the farm bill to address cattle market issues.
National Farmers Union Encouraged By Farm Bill Efforts
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union appreciates both the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill so far have safety net funding increases.