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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.
Georgia 2025 STEM Challenge and Deadly Colorado Dairy Accident
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia students encouraged to put their science, technology, engineering, and math skills to work by entering the Fall 2025 STEM Challenge: Grow More with Less, and six people in Northeast Colorado died last week after what’s being described as a “dairy
FFA tractor raffle
Idaho Ag Today
‘Tractor’ raffle has become a visual symbol of Idaho FFA.
Idaho Forestry Contest.
Idaho Ag Today
Every spring, students from across Idaho gather in the great outdoors to put their skills to the test.
Growing the Next Generation: Free Ag Training Videos Now Streaming
California Ag Today
With an aging ag workforce and growing labor shortages, California educators are stepping up with free, hands-on video training to help prepare the farm workforce of tomorrow—available to anyone, anywhere.
Ag School program
Idaho Ag Today
Valley School District is creating a new agriculture education program for its students. It just needs a little more help.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and National 4-H Beyond Ready
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors dropped 19% in September compared to September of last year, and the national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with skills, resilience, and confidence.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
AgForestry Leadership Program Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
There is still time to apply for the next class of the AgForestry Leadership Program.
AgForestry Leadership Program Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
There is still time to apply for the next class of the AgForestry Leadership Program.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Potato LEAF 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.
Potato LEAF 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.
Soft Skills Important for Ag and USDA's $500-million American Rescue Plan
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows soft skills as important as agricultural knowledge for employers, and USDA investing $500-Million to American Rescue Plan funds.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and USDA & Alabama Sally Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show mixed results for produce exports, and reminder to Alabama residents that USDA has assistance for Hurricane Sally recovery.
Winemaking Women Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
More women are finding their way in Washington's winemaking world.