Peanut Allergies Plummet as “Early and Often” Feeding Advice Pays Off

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new study led by Dr. David Hill at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows peanut allergies in children have plummeted.

American Peanut Council Winter Conference and Republicans Blame Dems for SNAP Delays

The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board will hold its tri-annual board and committee meetings December 9–11, in Washington, D.C., at the American Peanut Council’s Winter Conference, and House Ag Chair "GT" Thompson and other ag officials blame Democrat obstruction in the reopening the federal government and lapse of SNAP benefits.

Shutdown - Who Will Blink First

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Since 1976, there have been 21 federal government shutdowns, and this one is now one of the longest. But between Republicans and Democrats, who will blink first?

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.

Agriculture Shines as Georgia National Fair Breaks Records

Southeast Regional Ag News
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair drew more than 612,000 visitors to Perry, showcasing the best of Georgia agriculture, family fun, and community tradition.

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.

Georgia National Fair and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair welcomed over 612,000 visitors, celebrating Georgia’s best in agriculture, family fun and community tradition, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.

California Cilantro Weed and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
The spread of yellow nutsedge, an aggressive weed that thrives in coastal conditions, has put a damper on an otherwise phenomenal period for California cilantro growers, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.

Fueling Gen Z: The Health Nut Generation

Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Peanut Board’s Health Nut Club connects with Gen Z to show how peanuts power healthy, on-the-go lifestyles.

Perdue Into Nat'l Ag Hall of Fame and States Sue Over SNAP Delays

The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue is now a member of the National Agriculture Hall of Fame, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.

Georgia’s Sonny Perdue Earns a Place in Ag History

Southeast Regional Ag News
A moment of pride for Georgia and the entire Southeast as Chancellor Sonny Perdue joins America’s greatest champions of agriculture.

Farm Bill Odds

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union continues to focus on key policy priorities, including the urgent need for a new farm bill.

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.

Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

Cotton Industry Hopeful as Trump Talks Trade in Asia

Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council welcomes signs of renewed trade progress with China and Vietnam as U.S. cotton exports remain sharply lower.

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.

Halloween and Agritourism and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
With Halloween season upon us, families are once again headed to pumpkin patches to experience a variety of seasonal activities on local farms, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.

New AEWR Good for Georgia and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
Southeast farmers could see major changes to labor costs under a new proposal from the Trump Administration aimed at revising the H-2A visa program, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.

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.

Buying Argentinian Beef and California's E15 Example

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. may purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down the price of beef at U.S. grocery stores, and California is an example of what could be achieved around the country after they enacted a law allowing E15 fuels.