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Southeast Summit Tackles Farmland Loss
Southeast Regional Ag News
Regional leaders will explore land access, profitability and keeping farms and forests in production.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
FarmPath Applications Open and National Potato Council Names New President
The Agribusiness Update
Applications are open for FarmPath, a national program designed to make farming more accessible and achievable for aspiring and beginning farmers, and he National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders during the group’s annual Washington Summit.
Farmers Share Real-World Lessons in Direct-to-Consumer Sales
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Alabama Extension video series spotlights local producers turning direct beef sales into thriving farm businesses.
California Hosts 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
California Ag Today
Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.
No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
New American Peanut Council President and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council has named "Luke" Blaustein as its next president and CEO, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
Farm Real Estate Values Climb, But at a Slower Pace
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s 2025 report reveals steady growth in farm land values and cash rents, with significant implications for farmers.
Expanding Our Roots Program and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
California's Expanding Our Roots program aims to help newcomers navigate the complexities of farming and ranching with seasoned pros who share their knowledge, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Expanding Our Roots Program and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
California's Expanding Our Roots program aims to help newcomers navigate the complexities of farming and ranching with seasoned pros who share their knowledge, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Expanding Our Roots: Mentorship That Grows California Agriculture
California Ag Today
New farmers and ranchers are finding guidance—and confidence—through a unique mentorship program launched by the California Farm Bureau’s California Bountiful Foundation. Expanding Our Roots connects beginning producers with experienced mentors to help navigate the complex world of modern agriculture.
Peanut Allergy Research and SAF Coalition Growing
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board is beginning a process for food allergy research funding and a request for proposals is open through August 7, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition welcomed ten new organizations into its membership.
An Initiative to Educate Beginning Farmers
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union offers an extensive educational program to help beginning farmers;
Breaking Down Next-Generation Barriers
Southeast Regional Ag News
We all want a nice, warm, fuzzy farm or ranch transition. New legislation aims to discover why that is so hard.
Funds For Beginning Farmers and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is spending nearly $28 million to support organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, and the U.S. saw growth of almost 31% in net farm income from 2021 through 2022.
USDA Investing in Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the average age of U.S. producers continues increasing, the agency is accelerating efforts to provide meaningful support to a large number of upcoming farmers and ranchers.
A Beginning Farmer’s Leap into Ag Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking members for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.