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Hurricane Season Ends and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
With the 2025 hurricane season nearly complete, it appears the East Coast, especially the Southeast, escaped the impact of a landfalling hurricane for the first time in a decade, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Cling Peach Uncertainty and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
California cling peach growers face an uncertain future after long-term contracts worth more than a half-billion dollars were voided by Del Monte Foods, and in a move aimed at easing frustration among producers, the USDA reopens approximately 2,100 Farm Service Agency county offices.
Newhouse on FSA Firing and Republicans Blame Dems for SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, is not pleased with the firing of Jon Wyss, Executive Director, Washington State FSA, and House Ag Chair "GT" Thompson and other ag officials blame Democrat obstruction in the reopening the federal government and lapse of SNAP benefits.
Federal Farm Program Acreage Dimension Changes
Line on Agriculture
The Farm Service Agency is taking into account new urban farming trends in it's acreage reporting guidelines.
USDA Plan Boosts Ranchers, But Argentine Beef Imports Raise Concern
California Ag Today
California Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
FSA Reopening
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA recently announced that Farm Service Agency offices will reopen despite the ongoing stalemate in funding the federal government.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
FSA Staffing Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
USDA Disaster Assistance program
Idaho Ag Today
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA Disaster Assistance program.
Ranch Land Easements Featured in California’s 30×30 Progress
California Ag Today
CCA shares update as working lands play key role in state conservation gains
What is Covered Under New Disaster Assistance Program
Line on Agriculture
USDA is rolling out Phase One of the Supplemental Disaster Assistance Program.
USDA's August Grape Inquiry and More BBB Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will soon be mailing out the Grape Inquiry-August 2025 survey to approximately 2,000 U.S. growers, and Ag groups continue reacting to the Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Targeted Weed Spraying and More BBB Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, and Ag groups continue reacting to the Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Port Fee Estimates for Chinese Vessels and Cattle on Feed Report
The Agribusiness Update
A new report estimates the recently imposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels could increase shipping costs for American ag exporters, and USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report says cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market totaled 11.4 million on June 1.
Immigration Enforcement Concerns and Wildfire Prevention Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
California farm leaders are calling for a different approach to immigration enforcement, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.
GA Ag Experience Mobile Classroom and Wildfire Prevention Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is proud to announce its Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially visited all 159 counties, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.
African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.