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Simpson visit
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation members recently spent a day and a half interacting and addressing major issues with Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.
Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
Florida Farmland Preservation and Brazil's Ethanol Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of more Florida farmland through the FDA's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launches Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair ethanol trade practices.
Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown announced the release of the official 2025 Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
S.C. Commissioner School for Ag and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
It's like a summer prep school for future farmers from around the country, and it just wrapped up its 2025 session at Clemson University, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.
Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
Harper Joins National Effort to Secure U.S. Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia ag commissioner joins national leaders to strengthen protections for U.S. farmland and food systems.
Georgia Grown Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree Wins Big on Chopped
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southern flavor, local ingredients, and community impact take center stage on national TV.
Florida Ag Officers Gain New Authority
Southeast Regional Ag News
All officers with Florida’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement are now certified under the 287(g) program, expanding their role in public safety.
Florida Ag Busts Crime Operation and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the takedown of a major crime operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Georgia Cracks Down on Hemp Oil Theft
Southeast Regional Ag News
A high-profile investigation reinforces that criminal activity has no place in Georgia agriculture.
Operation Safe Summer and 4th of July Food Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Florida’s Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced results from the first week of “Operation Safe Summer,” and families celebrating the Fourth of July continue to find high prices at the grocery store.
Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Heat Wave Hazards: Protecting Livestock in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
With triple-digit heat indices expected, producers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama are urged to guard against animal heat stress.
Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.
Georgia Ag Commissioner Named to National Council
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s Tyler Harper joins 11 ag leaders nationwide on a new council formed by the America First Policy Institute to advance pro-farmer policies across the U.S.
Mosquito Season Alert: Protect Your Horses from Deadly Viruses
Southeast Regional Ag News
Horse owners in the Southeast are urged to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) as mosquito activity ramps up. Alabama ag officials say prevention now can save lives later.
Florida Farm Bill Passage and Pepsi Removing Artificial Colors
The Agribusiness Update
Florida ag groups are celebrating passage of the 2025 ‘Florida Farm Bill,’ approved by the Florida Legislature, and Pepsi announces it will “accelerate” its transition to natural ingredients amid pressure from the White House.
Suburban sprawl Strategy
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho is in a real fix. For whatever reason, people from Seattle Portland LA are stampeding into our state in unprecedented numbers.
Florida Wildfire Warning and China Retaliates
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner and Florida Forest Service are warning Floridians of a potentially busy wildfire season, and China’s Finance Ministry is now imposing a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports.