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A USDA Office for Small Acreage
Southeast Regional Ag News
New legislation introduced this week would increase support for farmers, ranchers, and foresters with small-acreage operations across the country.
A Drought Update for the U.S. Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a mixed bag drought-wise for the U.S. Cotton Belt. Brad Rippey, agricultural meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recaps the current situation.
Sun Protection and Port Negotiations Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers encouraged to protect themselves from sun damage, and West Coast Port negotiations continue.
Alabama Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Purchase of Land by “Enemy Nations”
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama’s governor signed a bill on Wednesday that is intended to protect land from purchase by hostile nations
U.S. Beef Production to Drop and Lab-Grown Beef's Carbon Footprint
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef production in 2024 will drop 8% to 24.7 billion pounds amid tighter cattle supplies, and a new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
SCOTUS WOTUS Decision Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news for agriculture out of Washington D.C. where the Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in the Sackett vs EPA case, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his reaction.
SCOTUS WOTUS Decision Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news for agriculture out of Washington D.C. where the Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in the Sackett vs EPA case, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his reaction.
Timber and Forest Demand Returns and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Timber and forest products predicted to return to typical seasonal demand, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
Weather Challenges in Georgia and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Weather challenges are having an impact on some of the early spring and summer produce in Georgia, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
Black Sea Grain Initiative Impacts the U.S.
Line on Agriculture
Brian Irey, senior grain merchandiser and regional manager at Crossroads Coop
Non-Dairy Labeling Fight and Canada Sides with U.S. Over Mexican Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
The non-dairy labeling fight continues, and Canada sides with U.S. over Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn.
Positive News for Beef and Pork Exports
Southeast Regional Ag News
March U.S. pork exports were the largest since May 2021, and beef export volumes were the largest since October, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
U.S. Marine Fish Stocks Show Improvements in 2022
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, U.S. fisheries data revealed that 93 percent of stocks are not subject to overfishing and 81 percent are not overfished. These numbers show slight improvements compared to the 2021 figures.
SOAR Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research Act, SOAR Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, aims to boost organic research.
Climate Partnership Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse introduces the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act that would allocate funding for land-grant institutions to work with farmers to boost climate practices.
California Disaster Relief and China Looks To Be Self Sufficient
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers request disaster relief for farms and ranches hit by historic storms this year, and the top U.S. trading partner, China, looks to become more self sufficient.
UGA Precision Agriculture and China Looks To Be Self Sufficient
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock visits University of Georgia to get a firsthand look at precision agriculture, and the top U.S. trading partner, China, looks to become more self sufficient.
SOAR Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research Act, SOAR Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, aims to boost organic research.
Options for Colorado River Water and Plans for Year-round E15 Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The federal government is considering options to prevent the Colorado River from running dry, and the Biden Administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 fuels in 2024.
Southeast Census of Agriculture Reminder and Plans for Year-round E15 Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers in the Southeast that there is still time to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the Biden Administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 fuels in 2024.