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Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Before Senate Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday to express his support.
Recession Expected and Vilsack on Third Round of ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
Banking leaders overwhelmingly expect recession within 18 months, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces third round of USDA ReConnect Program this year.
Representative Austin Scott of GA Expresses Farm Bill Concerns
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scott recently expressed worry over the amount of work yet to be done and the ability of the courts to take chemicals off the market.
Snails, Citrus Canker, and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Giant African Snails to the Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, we take a look at regional headlines.
Autonomous Tractors and 2023 Farm Bill Feedback
The Agribusiness Update
Autonomous tractors are becoming more attractive to farmers as they look to remain productive, and online form allows House Ag Committee to gather farmer feedback for 2023 Farm Bill.
Georgia Plants Fewer Acres and 2023 Farm Bill Feedback
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers expected to plant 35,000 fewer acres of major crops, and online form gathers farmer feedback for 2023 Farm Bill.
California Pistachio Expansion and CPI Highest in 41 Years
The Agribusiness Update
California Pistachios are becoming the fastest-growing tree nut in terms of acreage expansion, and the Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Vidalia Onion Recall and CPI Increase Highest Since 1981
The Agribusiness Update
Select Vidalia onions have been recalled because of potential listeria contamination, and Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
House Passes "Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act"
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry reaction is mixed after last week's vote.
Food Price Inflation Varies and Ag Committee Chair Scott Wins
The Agribusiness Update
Inflation of retail food prices varies by region, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott wins nomination for 11th term in Georgia election.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.
Are Higher Food Price Impacting Consumer Demand?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Gone to the grocery store lately? Food prices are up and climbing. Dr. Scott Brown discusses consumer demand.
SNAP and the Farm Bill Timeline
Southeast Regional Ag News
There’s an increasing likelihood that the next Farm Bill will be written during a time of high commodity prices.
Prop 12 Impact on 4-H and Vilsack on Next Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
California's Proposition 12 housing requirements don't apply to 4-H programs and exhibitions, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's ready to get started on next Farm Bill.
Florida's Online Pesticide Exam and China Short on Phase One
The Agribusiness Update
Florida is now one of only a handful of states to offer an online pesticide exam option, and China falls short of its Phase One trade agreement obligations.
Funds for Cotton Merchandisers and Food Price Index Surges
The Agribusiness Update
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Ag Chair Scott on Supply Chain and Carbon Robotics Kills Weeds
The Agribusiness Update
Concerns over supply chain challenges for farmers grows in Congress, and Carbon Robotics may be the future of weed problems in agriculture.
Truck Drivers Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Committee hearing addresses huge shortage of commercial truck drivers and how that could cripple the nation's food supply chain and the Ag Sector.
House Ag Chair on Build Back Better and Vax Mandate Won't Shutter FSA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott urges House and Senate leaders to preserve Build Back Better Act, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says vaccine mandate will not cause Farm Service Agency offices to shut down or cut hours.