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Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
Fruit Grower Report
While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let’s not forget the other struggling crops.
Georgia Invests in Rural Vets with 2026 Loan Repayment Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
Veterinarians can apply through October 15, 2025, to receive student loan assistance for serving rural Georgia communities.
US Corn Exports Good, USDA Announces more ECAP Payments
Line on Agriculture
US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.
Colorado River Basin Management and SNAP Changes Proposed
The Agribusiness Update
Time is running out for the seven states in the Colorado River Basin to reach a deal for managing the over-tapped river, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.
USDA Aid for Georgia Farms and SNAP Changes Proposed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA will provide more than $531 million in Congressionally approved recovery assistance to Georgia ag producers, and USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.
Fresh Food, Veteran Freedom, and Farmer Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture leaders announce food bank funding, veteran outdoor programs, and disaster aid for growers across the Southeast.
FSA Staffing Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.
Deadline Nears for USDA Emergency Livestock Relief Applications
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and ranchers hit by 2023–24 floods and hurricanes urged to apply before October 31, 2025.
Net Farm Income-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Net farm income is expected to increase more than 40% from last year. And at first glance, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says those numbers might give some farmers reason for optimism ... but!
Corn Exports Up, USDA to Issue A Second Emergency Payment
Line on Agriculture
An update on US corn exports, and the USDA has announced a second round of payments under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.
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Idaho Ag Today
Important news from the Idaho Cattle Association. The Idaho Cattle Association is now accepting donations for their wildfire relief fund.
Australia Accepts U.S. Beef and Ag Trade Deficit Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef, and the U.S. agricultural trade deficit hit a record high in 2025.
USDA Disaster Assistance program
Idaho Ag Today
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA Disaster Assistance program.
Big Beautiful Bill and Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we’re still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will help.
MASC and SDRP Programs Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Riley Bushue, Vice President at Northwest Horticultural
Council, says there are a couple of assistance programs that tree fruit growers should be aware of, the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops and the Supplemental Disaster Relief Programs.
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