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NRCS Grants
Idaho Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho.
California Walnut Harvest and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s walnut harvest begins, market conditions remain strong following improvement last year, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.
Georgia Governor in South America and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and others spent the last week of August in Brazil and Argentina meeting with business and ag leaders, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
Schiff to USDA: Don’t Sideline California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Senator Schiff challenges the USDA’s decision to bypass California in its regional hub relocation plan and funding allocations.
June Milk Production Higher and U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in June totaled 18.5 billion pounds, up 3.4% from June of ‘24, and U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Indonesia.
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
NRCS Meeting
Idaho Ag Today
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2025.
Immigration Enforcement Concerns and Wildfire Prevention Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
California farm leaders are calling for a different approach to immigration enforcement, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.
GA Ag Experience Mobile Classroom and Wildfire Prevention Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is proud to announce its Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially visited all 159 counties, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.
Congressman Bishop on House 4-H Caucus and Combine & Tractor Sales Drop
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson, and Georgia Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. re-registered House Congressional 4-H Caucus, and recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales of combines and tractors dropped in May.
Non-Dairy Milk Options in Schools and USDA Deputy Secretary Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
Several groups applaud the Senate Ag Committee’s actions on increasing non-dairy milk options in schools, and key U.S. agriculture groups congratulated Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary.
Non-Dairy Milk Options in Schools and USDA Deputy Secretary Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
Several groups applaud the Senate Ag Committee’s actions on increasing non-dairy milk options in schools, and key U.S. agriculture groups congratulated Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary.
No Changes Ahead for Coyote Take Rules, Says Fish and Game Committee
California Ag Today
After hours of testimony, the California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee declines to recommend new restrictions on coyote control. Ranchers maintain their ability to protect livestock.
Wild Pollinator Study and Trump Tariffs Hit Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
A University of Georgia study on wild bee diversity in blueberry fields shows more about just how essential those wild pollinators, and President Trump’s tariffs will take a big bite out of U.S. deficit levels.
California Cherry Crop Down and Trump Tariffs Hit Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
California’s cherry crop is lighter this year, with farmers blaming the lower yield on last summer’s heat wave and poor pollination this spring, and President Trump’s tariffs will take a big bite out of U.S. deficit levels.
California Cherry Crop Down and Trump Tariffs Hit Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
California’s cherry crop is lighter this year, with farmers blaming the lower yield on last summer’s heat wave and poor pollination this spring, and President Trump’s tariffs will take a big bite out of U.S. deficit levels.
Water board update
Idaho Ag Today
David Hoekema – IDWR Hydrologist/Committee Chair – Overview of Water Survey