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Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Florida Farmer of the Year andFarmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has announced the top three finalists for its 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
CRP for 40 years
Idaho Ag Today
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of what many consider the Agriculture Department's flagship conservation program.
Growers Benefit From National Farm Managment Project
Line on Agriculture
An intensive cyber infrastructure is helping farmers with real data-driven, visual decision-making tools.
Farm Bureau Awards
Idaho Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2025 Communications Award winners named at this year’s Communications Conference.
SNAP Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.
A Pumpkin Production Runaway
California Ag Today
All states produce some pumpkins, but six states produce most of them. Who is in the lead?
Barbed Wire
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Barbed wire is an indispensable part of many farms across rural America. But where did it come from?
'23 Lowlights: No Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jonathan Coppess, Gardner Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains some of the dynamics looking forward.
Federal Assistance for Ag Borrowers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new program offers federal assistance for agricultural borrowers, and U.S. pumpkins grown in every state, but six in particular dominate the market.
Assistance for Southeast Ag Producers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative is looking for ways to assist Southeast seasonal ag producers, and U.S. pumpkin production happens in every state, but six states in particular.
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
NASA-USGS-USDA Partnership and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and the USDA have teamed up to help farmers and ranchers maximize water efficiency, and here in pumpkin season we talk about the ten most productive pumpkin states.
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.
Stepped-Up Basis Still Considered
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Based on recent Congressional testimony, eliminating the stepped-up basis, for offsetting farm transfer taxes at death, is still on the table.