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USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.
Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year
California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.
Holiday Hope Sprouts in Alabama Tree Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
How a simple Christmas tree study turned into a gift of comfort and cheer for Marines and families.
UF/IFAS Breaks Ground on New AI Hub to Power Florida Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 40,000-square-foot Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture will accelerate innovation, boost crop efficiency and support technology-driven jobs across Florida.
$2.9M Project Launched to Clean Up Aquaculture Gear
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new FDACS initiative will remove debris, restore oyster reefs, and support Cedar Key’s clam industry after back-to-back hurricane seasons.
Strawberry Disease Spread by Hurricane and Working with Mexico on Screwworm
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry fields in the Tampa Bay region and at the UF Gulf Coast Research Center were riddled by crown rot disease spread by Hurricane Milton, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins provides update on the USDA’s ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm.
Ag Braces for Port Strike and U.S. Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt American red meat exports, U.S. egg production totaled 8.92 billion during November, down 4% from last year.
Strike at the Ports Looming
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 85,000 members, the International Longshoremen's Association is nearing the September 30 expiration of its master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance.
Looting of Ukrainian Grain and Cost of Farm Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Study looks into looting of Ukrainian assets that include a half-million metric tons of grain, and the cost of farm production jumps higher, 7.3%, over last year.
EPA Helps Gulf Region Farmers and China to Raise Pork Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announces $12-million to help farmers in Gulf of Mexico watershed, and China set to raise pork import tariffs.
Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Conference and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers gather for Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall is no happy with proposed changes to WOTUS.
Florida Ag Expo and USTR Talks With China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Ag Expo highlights technology, AI and farming innovation, and US Trade Representative Tai says trade talks with China could turn sour.
In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.
Hurricane Season Narrowly Misses Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
2020 was certainly an eventful year for hurricanes. In fact, we narrowly missed record numbers on multiple metrics.
Florida Ag Expo Cancelled and Georgia Pecans to Storage
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Expo cancels 2020 trade show, and Georgia pecan growers putting nuts in storage to wait for better prices.
USDA Gulf Shrimp Purchase and College Aggie Scholarship Competition
The Agribusiness Update
USDA purchases shrimp from Gulf of Mexico to help get more donations to food banks and food-insecure Americans, and Animal Ag Alliance's annual College Aggies Online scholarship competition kicks off September 14th.
Census of Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The deadline has passed, but USDA's NASS still wants your Census of Agriculture forms!
U.S. Beef a Hit in Dubai and Uncertain Dairy Prices
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef turns heads at Dubai trade show, and dairy prices face uncertain immediate future.