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New Cotton Varieties and EU Approves Tariff Suspension
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton varieties with built-in color, greater heat resilience, and reduced reliance on water, fertilizers and pesticides will hopefully appeal to consumers, and the European Union has approved a one-year suspension of tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer imports.
Get help for mental health
Idaho Ag Today
Kathleen Jemmett is a mental health nurse and shares how people don't need to be scared to reach out for help.
Seaweed instead of hay
Idaho Ag Today
Climate change is forcing producers and scientists to rethink some of our long-held assumptions about livestock nutrition.
USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
USDA reinstates IAMP
Idaho Ag Today
USDA reinstates large U of I grant. The largest grant in the University of Idaho’s history has been reinstated in its entirety after a yearlong pause.
Fertilizer challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Producers and others in the ag sector have expressed concerns about having enough fertilizer in a timely manner to apply.
Fighting Back Against Invasive Species
California Ag Today
A 20 million dollar investment is targeting invasive species, with input now open to farmers and ranchers.
Ban on Cell-Cultured Dairy and National Proving Grounds for Ag Tech
The Agribusiness Update
A Mississippi bill became law that creates the nation's first ban on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured dairy products, and USDA launched a nationwide initiative to help farmers adopt new technologies with greater confidence amid ongoing economic pressures.
Farm security
Idaho Ag Today
Farm security is national security. And from that context, USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan involves interagency partners.
Learn Forestry Skills at California Tree School
California Ag Today
Hands-on classes in Paradise and Eureka will help community members explore forest health, fire resilience and natural resource management.
Turning Research Into Results for California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new roadmap is designed to move scientific discoveries out of the lab and into practical use on farms and ranches.
Proposed Budget Draws Mixed Reviews from Farmers
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau says the plan shows progress but still falls short for rural communities.
USDA Research Priorities for 2026 and China Tries to Reduce Soy Reliance
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new slate of research priorities for 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation, and China tries to reduce reliance on imported soybeans, raising questions about the long-term outlook for U.S. soybean exports.
A Big Pour for the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Walmart opens a major milk processing facility in south Georgia.
The Root Cause of Farm Stress
California Ag Today
University of Georgia research shows farmers don’t want help managing stress, they want help managing the financial pressures causing it.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
Florida 4-H Grit Takes Center Stage
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida 4-H alumnus shares how agricultural youth experiences helped him overcome life-threatening challenges and return to competition.
Your On-The-Ground Input Can Shape Climate Strategy
California Ag Today
California growers, ranchers, and producers can provide on-the-ground input on the state’s draft Climate Resilience Strategy for agriculture through November 21.