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California Overtime Law Criticized and Acreage Reporting Period
The Agribusiness Update
Six candidates for California’s next governor say they’d roll back regulations that have made it challenging to farm in the state, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency reopens acreage reporting period to give producers more time to complete 2025 crop acreage reports for apples, pears and cherries.
El Nino 2026
Fruit Grower Report
John Baranick, ag meteorologist at DTN, says they’re predicting a switch from a La Niña to an El Niño this year, and it could be a strong one.
Building a Bug Blockade
Southeast Regional Ag News
The federal government is investing in a new sterile fly factory designed to halt the spread of the New World screwworm.
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.
Blemishes Are Beautiful
Fruit Grower Report
Pears are delicious and can be a healthy part of a diet, but getting consumers on board can be a challenge.
Stopping Screwworms with Science
California Ag Today
USDA’s new sterile fly production center aims to keep a dangerous livestock pest from gaining ground in North America.
San Diego County Area Quarantined After Mexican Fruit Fly Detection
California Ag Today
State and federal officials launch eradication efforts in La Mesa following the discovery of five flies, including a mated female.
Florida Farmers Hit Hard by Historic Freeze as USDA Unlocks Disaster Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials estimate more than $3 billion in agricultural losses following the damaging winter cold.
Blemishes Are Beautiful on Pears
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest President, CarrieAnn Arias says nutrition is definitely a big part of their new campaign, but the other piece is about how pears look and normalizing the appearance of a pear.
Winter Weather, Migratory Birds Linked to HPAI Uptick
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia officials respond to a new case at a Hart County poultry operation.
Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Fusion 2025
Idaho Ag Today
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state attended the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Fusion Conference .
AFBF 107th Annual Convention and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and other ag influencers will be featured speakers at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
Walmart Opens New Milk Processing Facility and USDA 2026 Trade Mission Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of its owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
What’s Bugging the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal pest tracker reveals where "hungry pests" are triggering state and federal quarantines.
Pest Tracker Flags Citrus Greening
California Ag Today
The USDA APHIS pest tracker shows active citrus greening quarantines in California. Check out what other active quarantines are in the state.
Screwworm Still South, Dairy Risks Remain
California Ag Today
UC experts say the New World screwworm remains outside the U.S., but California dairies face unique vulnerabilities if it spreads north.
The Montgomery's
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 President's Cup Winners - Carl & Linda Montgomery of Eden, Idaho
U.S. Targets Nicaragua on Trade
Southeast Regional Ag News
USTR announces phased tariffs under Section 301 as the National Cotton Council backs action addressing labor and human rights concerns.