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Japanese beetles in Rupert
Idaho Ag Today
Ag department continues to attack Japanese beetles
AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.
Sugar beet letter
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.
Tech Helps Water Usage and El Nino Possibilities
The Agribusiness Update
A new online computer program helps producers determine whether irrigation systems are applying water uniformly and estimate waste costs, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.
Georgia ATV Safety and El Nino Possibilities
The Agribusiness Update
A new initiative launched by the University of Georgia aims to improve roadway safety education for all-terrain and utility task vehicle operators, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.
Training veterans to farm
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho Extension Boise program training veterans to farm.
Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.
Technology Decisions and H-2A Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Rising farm labor costs and depressed crop prices have pushed California farmers to seek labor-saving technology to remain financially viable, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.
Farms Not What You Think
Fruit Grower Report
As legislators continue to pour more harmful laws and regulations on to the backs of farmers in Washington state, it begs the question, do they just not understand agriculture?
Packers and Stockyards Act Updates in Danger if Rider is Passed
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned about a policy rider attached to legislation that could undermine the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Study Identifies Key Support Needs for Women in Agriculture
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Don't Blame President
Fruit Grower Report
When contacting your legislators to discuss your concerns about the challenges facing farmers today, it’s important to keep a level head.
California Summit Focuses on Farm-Based Tourism
California Ag Today
The Sept. 23–25 event will bring together growers, tourism leaders, and policymakers to share ideas for expanding agritourism.
Plastic Film Mulch Recycled and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it dumped into landfills, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Great American Cotton Plan and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the Great American Cotton Plan, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Women in Agriculture Looking to Take the Next Step
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Senate Farm Bill - Maybe
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman claims his work on a bipartisan farm bill is about to bear fruit.
Georgia Data Center and IFPA's Washington Conference
The Agribusiness Update
Another data center is threatening farmers and their land, this time in Georgia, and Fresh produce industry leaders were in Washington, D.C. advocating policy priorities affecting growers, consumers, and ag businesses.
SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS
Idaho Ag Today
MINI-CASSIA PRODUCERS EXPERIMENT WITH SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS TO SAVE WATER
National Farmers Union Calls on Senate to Pass a Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
In a letter recently sent to the US Senate, the National Farmers Union highlights significant challenges in the farm economy, such as high input costs, low commodity prices, market volatility, trade uncertainties, and rising farm exits and bankruptcies.