Farm Bill Now Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

Farm Bill Now Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
There’s no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

Tax Relief and Federal Aid on the Way for Farmers Hit by Hurricane Helene

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s governor has signed off on tax breaks for producers recovering from Hurricane Helene, helping keep more federal disaster relief in farmers’ pockets. With federal dollars set to start flowing soon, Southeast ag producers may finally see some much-needed relief.

Florida Farm Bureau Honored for Powerful Mental Health Campaign

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida took home top honors from the American Farm Bureau Federation for its work on the “It’s OK Toolkit,” a mental health awareness initiative developed for Sumter County Farm Bureau.

$59 million U of I grant

Idaho Ag Today
The future status of a $59 million grant University of Idaho received to help Idaho farmers implement “climate-smart” practices is uncertain.

Dairies and communities

Idaho Ag Today
In small towns and quiet places, Idaho dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation’s consumers.

Trade Wins

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president’s tariffs.

Sustainable Groundwater Act and Round 2 of Specialty Crop Assistance

The Agribusiness Update
California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has reshaped groundwater use for many farmers and groundwater users, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a second round of payments for producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program.

Week of Action at NFU Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

California Farmers Foreign Relationships and USDA Trade Mission to Hong Kong

The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs have California farmers doing what they can to preserve their relationships with foreign buyers, and USDA will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong May 12-16 to enhance market access and expand American ag exports.

Florida Voters to Decide on Agricultural Tax Break in 2026

Southeast Regional Ag News
A proposed amendment could provide Florida farmers with tax relief on agricultural land, exempting tangible personal property from property taxes. The decision will be up to voters in the 2026 election, with potential benefits and concerns at stake.

Week of Action at NFU Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

Carroll Appointed as Alabama's FSA Executive Director

Southeast Regional Ag News
Monica Carroll, an experienced Alabama farmer, has been appointed as the new executive director of the state’s Farm Service Agency, focusing on crucial programs for farmers during challenging times.

Florida's Laura Goss Graduates from National Ag Boot Camp

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s Laura Goss is stepping into the spotlight after completing the American Farm Bureau’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp. The program equips women in agriculture with tools to advocate, lead, and share the story of modern farming across the Southeast and beyond.

Sleep and farming

Idaho Ag Today
The devastating effects of poor sleep or sleep deprivation on human performance and farming.

Farmers Under Stress and WAEF Elects New Board Chair

The Agribusiness Update
An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar titled “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress” to learn the signs of stress and how to help, and the Washington Apple Education Foundation elects Tyler Price, CEO of Price Cold Storage & Packing, as its new board chairman.

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

Estate Tax Exemption

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.

Empowering Women in Ag: Leadership Blooms in St. Augustine

Southeast Regional Ag News
Nearly 100 women gathered for the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference to grow their skills, amplify their voices, and connect with others in agriculture. With inspiring speakers and hands-on experiences, the event was a celebration of leadership, advocacy, and community.

Soil Analysis

Idaho Ag Today
Many farmers have readily adopted high-tech ways of growing their crops.