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.

Ag Labor Answers Pt 1

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

The Current Potash Story

Line on Agriculture
Canada supplies most of the domestic potash, and with the tariff situation, there could be some changes in prices and suppliers. As of right now there is not a tariff on Russian potash imports into the US.

Hall of fame

Idaho Ag Today
Six stalwarts of Idaho agriculture were inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame March 21 during a banquet in Fort Hall.

Cover Crops

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced the findings of its eighth national cover crop survey.

A Success Story in Ag

Line on Agriculture
An example of how the playing field is starting to get more even due to the efforts of one state's check-off program.

Almond Industry Update: Global Gains, Local Tools

California Ag Today
From reduced export inspections in Japan to easier conservation funding at home, here’s what growers need to know.

Georgia Ag Leaders Dig Into Disaster Relief, Veterinary Support

Southeast Regional Ag News
In a recent “Digging In” webinar, state agriculture officials discussed legislative actions addressing Hurricane Helene recovery and rural veterinary access. The session highlighted major funding and policy updates aimed at supporting Georgia’s farm communities.

California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Peanut Leaders Double Down on Science, Solutions, and Community

Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a big year for peanut progress, from allergy breakthroughs to research innovation.

A Market Dynamics Shift for Tomatoes

California Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

R-CALF Supports Tariffs

Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.

Global warming and rain

Idaho Ag Today
I had an optimistic thought about the effects of global warming, and I put it to the test with Dr. Meetpal Kukal.

California Ag Gets a Voice in D.C.

California Ag Today
California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.

Commerce Department Moves to Protect U.S. Tomato Growers

Southeast Regional Ag News
The decision comes after U.S. tomato growers raised concerns about unfairly priced imports, arguing that a 2019 agreement wasn’t protecting them.

NFU Concerned About Tariff Durations

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union questions how long tariffs will be in place and what that might mean for the US ag industry.

Vidalia Onion Season Has Officially Arrived

Southeast Regional Ag News
As of April 15, Georgia’s world-famous sweet onions have begun shipping to grocery stores across the country.