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.

Florida Teen’s Citrus Innovation Earns National Environmental Award

Southeast Regional Ag News
Strawberry Crest High School student Tanishka Aglave is honored by the EPA for developing a natural solution to fight Citrus Greening and revitalize Florida’s signature crop.

Water Grants, Farm to School, and Farmer Wellness Initiatives

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida launches major ag water grants, Alabama celebrates Farm to School Month, and Georgia expands farmer mental health support.

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.

Peanut Growers: Apply Now for the Peanut Leadership Academy

Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open until October 15 for growers ready to build leadership skills and shape the future of the peanut industry.

Shutdown Til Monday?

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.

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.

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns March 2026

California Ag Today
A one-day event in Visalia showcasing innovation, progress, and the future of sustainable dairy farming.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Florida, Alabama, and Georgia Announce Ag Milestones

Southeast Regional Ag News
From new Hall of Fame inductees to dairy expansion and rural development leadership, agriculture is making headlines across the Southeast.

Peanut Council Names Luke Blaustein as President & CEO

Southeast Regional Ag News
Former USDA diplomat and international grain trader steps into leadership of the U.S. peanut industry.

EPA tours Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.

FFA Membership Soars Past One Million Again

Southeast Regional Ag News
With Georgia and Florida among the top states, FFA celebrates 1,042,245 student members nationwide for 2024–25.

California FFA Makes History

California Ag Today
State tops 108,000 members as Jill Sperling becomes first woman State FFA Advisor.

Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board

California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.

Fresno Farmer Joins National Cotton Leadership Program

California Ag Today
Kirk Teixeira represents California in a national initiative shaping the future of U.S. cotton.

Promotions Roll Out at California Milk Advisory Board

California Ag Today
A strong team earns well-deserved recognition as CMAB builds momentum at home and abroad.

Planting Seeds of Success for California's Next Ag Generation

California Ag Today
Forty-six California students with dreams of farming, ranching, and ag careers just got a big boost—$251,250 in scholarships from the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation.

BBB Debate

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump’s sweeping tax and budget bill is now law, but the partisan debate over its merits, including for agriculture, haven’t stopped.