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Hurricane Season Ends and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
With the 2025 hurricane season nearly complete, it appears the East Coast, especially the Southeast, escaped the impact of a landfalling hurricane for the first time in a decade, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Cling Peach Uncertainty and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
California cling peach growers face an uncertain future after long-term contracts worth more than a half-billion dollars were voided by Del Monte Foods, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Part 2: Cattle Group Antitrust Case Complements POTUS' Plan
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA is pursuing a private antitrust case against meat packers, supported by credible law firms. This action complements the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into meat packer conduct, initiated during the first Trump administration and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Efficient Irrigation, Lower Costs
Farm of the Future
In these challenging times for the farm economy, there’s not a lot of funding left for capital improvements like modernizing an irrigation pivot.
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.
Farmers' Market Celebration and Kieffer New NAWG CEO
The Agribusiness Update
American Farmland Trust announced the winners of the 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, with three southeast markets in the top 10, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.
Taiwan inks wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and Taiwan signed a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports.
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.
USDA-DOJ Sign an Antitrust Review Agreement
Line on Agriculture
Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.
DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Virtual succession planning
Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension to host free, virtual succession planning workshop
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Pause on AB 1156
California Ag Today
Farm and ranch groups applaud decision to place Assembly Bill 1156 on hold amid concerns over farmland protections.
Legislators and Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.
EPA tours Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.
Vietnamese Textile Execs Get a Firsthand Look at U.S. Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
A week on the ground helped strengthen trade ties and highlight what makes U.S. cotton stand out.
Ranch Land Easements Featured in California’s 30×30 Progress
California Ag Today
CCA shares update as working lands play key role in state conservation gains
Planting Seeds of Success for California's Next Ag Generation
California Ag Today
Forty-six California students with dreams of farming, ranching, and ag careers just got a big boost—$251,250 in scholarships from the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation.
R-CALF Testifies on Antitrust Impacts
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF CEO, Bill Bullard, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on antitrust issues.
Florida Citrus Industry Gets $140 Million Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor DeSantis signs off on record-breaking funding to support research, disease-resistant trees, and citrus recovery efforts.
New Heat-Tolerant Peanut Genes Could Boost Yields Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Clemson researchers identify a genetic marker that may help peanut plants thrive in rising temperatures.