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New USDA Push Targets Rural Vet Shortage with Five-Step Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal efforts focus on funding, recruitment, and resources to strengthen animal health and the food supply.
Black Market Ear Tags, Cattle Trafficking are Cause for Concern
Line on Agriculture
Illegal cattle movement has cattle producers with R-CALF USA concerned when it comes to tring to manage the New World screwworm and keep it from entering the US.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
California Ag Today
High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.
USDA Unveils Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Tackle Shortage
California Ag Today
A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America’s rural communities.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Court Victory over AEWR Rule and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
A federal court in Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule, a major victory for Florida agriculture, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
USDA Ends Funding for Solar Projects on Prime Farmland
California Ag Today
New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.
Marketing Potatoes for Gen-Z Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
Marketing Potatoes for Gen-Z Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
You're Invited: Peanut Industry Set for Major Brand Reveal This Week
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Peanut Board to unveil new logo, tagline, and campaign during livestream and virtual marketing summit.
100yrs+ of Family Farming Honored and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
The California Agricultural Heritage Club inducted six farms and ranches at last month’s California State Fair, recognizing families with 100 or more years of continuous operation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Cling Peach Season Brings Sweet Quality, Sour Uncertainty
California Ag Today
California growers report high-quality fruit but face yield drops, labor challenges, and cannery concerns.
Apple Outlook 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says what looks to be a pretty productive harvest is quickly creeping up on us.