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Farm Policy is Stuck
Farm of the Future
Farmers rely on farm policy to provide stability and support in such a volatile industry. But right now many are feeling that the system isn’t working the way it should.
Southeast Agriculture Faces Decisions and Damage
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia growers vote on commissions as Alabama farmers report freeze impacts
USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label
California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.
National Sorghum Producers Set Priorities for 2026
Line on Agriculture
The National Sorghum Producers' priorities include getting a Farm Bill passed and pushing for biofuels expansion, including a 45Z tax credit.
Farm Groups Push for H-2A Reform in Washington
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agricultural leaders from across the Southeast joined the Ag Wage Reform Coalition to urge Congress to strengthen the guest worker program farmers rely on.
Farm Bill Clears First Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
The House Agriculture Committee advances the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 with a bipartisan 34 to 17 vote.
Fifty Years, One Mission
California Ag Today
California Women for Agriculture marks a milestone anniversary while continuing to champion the state’s farmers and ranchers.
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
California Farm Bureau Says "No" to Proposition 50
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau says Prop 50 would weaken rural voices by ending independent redistricting and giving politicians control of district maps.
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.
USDA, DOJ Partner to Safeguard Competition in Farm Supply Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agencies’ new agreement aims to strengthen oversight of seed, fertilizer, and other inputs, helping ease pressures on family farmers.
Farmers Union Members Push for a Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
At a recent Washington DC, fly-in, farmers and ranchers lobbied for a new farm bill and would like food procurement programs included in the policy.
Despite BBB Passage, AFBF Says Work Still Needs to be Done
California Ag Today
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says several critical farm programs still need updating through a new farm bill.
Farmers Union on the BBB
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union hopes that bipartisan discussions will not be lost over the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
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.
Big Bill, Big Backup: What the Safety Net Looks Like
Southeast Regional Ag News
The proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes key provisions for risk management and the farm safety net, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.