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New Faces, New Funding for Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama names FSA committee members as Florida opens millions in forest cost-share support.
Apples to India
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says one export market they’re feeling pretty good about, following some down years thanks to some hefty tariffs, is India.
California Pears Vs Argentina and Ag Land Market Shifting
The Agribusiness Update
California pear growers need relief from Argentine imports they say have displaced their fruit in U.S. markets, and U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth.
U.S. Apple Movement
Fruit Grower Report
Following two years of above-average production, U.S. apples are expecting another pretty good year, with Washington doing it’s share of the lifting.
Challenges Stack Up for Growers
California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
Peanut Producers Set to Receive $55.65 Per Acre
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announced payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with payments expected by February 28, 2026.
Apple Estimate Update
Fruit Grower Report
After a reduction of the apple forecast, Michael Schadler, president of the Washington Apple Commission, says there’s one thing he’d like to say about this NEW crop.
Funding California Wolf Program and SCOTUS to Hear Roundup Case
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau and other groups send letter asking for $30 million in the 2026-27 state budget to fund California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wolf Program, and SCOTUS agrees to hear an appeal from Bayer to block thousands of Roundup lawsuits.
Sneaky Sileage Boosts USDA Corn Data Figures
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's latest data shows an unexpected rise in US corn production, attributed to an increase in harvested acreage rather than higher yields. North Dakota State University economist Frayne Olson explains that strong growing conditions in 2025 led to a surplus of corn silage, forcing more acres to be harvested for grain.
Food Price Index Drops and Record Corn Crop Not Brings Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The United Nations Food Price Index averaged 124.3 points in December, down 0.8 points from November, and January WASDE Report projects a 17-billion-bushel corn supply, raising alarms among the nation’s corn growers.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
Georgia Agriculture at a Glance
Southeast Regional Ag News
From policy to markets, get the big picture in one powerful event.
American Peanut Council Reorganization and Ag Economy Slide to Stop
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council announced a reorganization under the leadership of President and CEO Luke Blaustein, and Ag economists are predicting the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year.
Proposed Budget Draws Mixed Reviews from Farmers
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau says the plan shows progress but still falls short for rural communities.
Lowest Planted Wheat Forecast in Six Years
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's first winter wheat plantings forecast for 2026 indicates a slight decrease to nearly 33 million acres, down 0.5% from 2025, marking the lowest planted area since 2020.
USDA Expands Dairy Coverage and Food Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
The department says the moves are meant to support producers while improving access to nutritious food.
Five Agriculture Leaders Appointed to Florida FSA Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new state committee brings decades of experience to strengthening USDA programs for Florida farmers and ranchers.
Washington Apple Logo Benefits
Fruit Grower Report
Washington apples are the state’s most well-known crop, but that doesn’t give them immunity from today’s challenges in agriculture.
US Wheat Marketing Efforts
Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates recently concluded their annual crop quality report, which involved over 1,700 millers and bakers from 45 countries, with 37 seminars held. This was the highest attendance in over five years, indicating strong interest despite intense competition in the wheat market
Big Gains for U.S. Red Meat in Central America
California Ag Today
Record-setting exports and new education efforts are boosting demand for American protein.