Tariffs Needed to Correct Fair Trade for Cattle Producers

Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.

A Better than Expected Berry Season

California Ag Today
Gustavo Lopez, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses the need for a plant health focus amidst dry conditions.

Off-Farm Income Anchors Farm Sustainability

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Market Intel report released April 23, 2025, by the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights just how critical off-farm income is to the survival of farm households across the country.

Proper Vaccine Storage is Key to Immune Response

Line on Agriculture
Livestock vaccines must be stored and handled correctly in order to trigger an immune response against detrimental organisms.

Japanese beetle invasion

Idaho Ag Today
It may seem at times that the Idaho ag department is playing whack-a-mole with the Japanese beetle.

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

77% Off-Farm: The Hidden Backbone of Farm Income

California Ag Today
A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.

Empowering Women in Ag: Leadership Blooms in St. Augustine

Southeast Regional Ag News
Nearly 100 women gathered for the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference to grow their skills, amplify their voices, and connect with others in agriculture. With inspiring speakers and hands-on experiences, the event was a celebration of leadership, advocacy, and community.

Japanese Beef Buyers Tour US Beef Operations

Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.

Farm Bureau on USDA Layoffs, Office Closures, Consolidations

Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure that farm programs remain efficient and effective for farmers despite talks of county office closures and staff layoffs.

New You-Pick Map Puts Georgia Farms Front and Center

Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2025 Georgia Grown You-Pick Agritourism Map showcases over 30 farms across the state. It’s a valuable tool for producers to boost visibility, connect with consumers, and grow on-farm opportunities this spring.

Tech Meets Tractor: Bridging the Ag Innovation Gap

California Ag Today
From drones to robotic harvesters, new ag tech took center stage at a UC field day in Ventura County.

Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called

“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.

Ag Labor Answers Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, says ag labor is a problem everyone recognizes.

Lab-Grown Chicken in Japan and New Ag Career Numbers

The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in Japan have produced nugget-sized chunks of chicken using animal cells, signaling a breakthrough in lab-grown food production, and the 2025 Feeding the Economy Report says over 47 million people in the U.S. work in the agricultural and food industries.

Spreckels Sugar to Shutter Brawley Plant

California Ag Today
The nearly 100-year-old facility will process its final crop in 2025. Company officials cite high production costs and market challenges as reasons for the closure, which will impact nearly 450 workers and dozens of Imperial Valley growers.

Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech Launches Global Fertilizer Venture

Southeast Regional Ag News
Sylacauga-based Pursell Agri-Tech partners with Southeast Asia’s Wastech Group to build a high-tech fertilizer facility in Malaysia. The project underscores Alabama’s leadership in sustainable agriculture and global innovation.

Livestock Group Backs Tariff Strategy

Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA says that they have been supporting an investigation into tariffs even before the Trump Administration's tariff announcements.

Japanese visit

Idaho Ag Today
A trade team from Japan spent some time in Idaho learning about the state’s beef industry.

New Technology in Avian Influenza Protection

California Ag Today
Maurice Pitesky, poultry specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, has developed the Waterfowl Alert Network. The system delivers real-time data about where waterfowl are roosting and feeding.