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Georgia Peanut Commission Welcomes Taylor Arnold as New Executive Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Stepping into the role January 1, 2026, Arnold succeeds longtime leader Don Koehler following more than four decades of service to Georgia’s peanut industry.
USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.
USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.
AEWR Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says the DOL's announcement on reforming AEWR calculations comes at a good time and could help growers become sustainable once again.
Invasive Cotton Jassid Threatens Georgia Cotton Crop
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers urged to scout fields and report sightings as pest spreads across Georgia’s cotton belt.
EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.
You're Invited: Peanut Industry Set for Major Brand Reveal This Week
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Peanut Board to unveil new logo, tagline, and campaign during livestream and virtual marketing summit.
Commissioner Harper: Trade Deals a Win for Southeastern Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper highlights recent Trump Administration trade agreements as a boost for farmers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
Trump's Plan for Ag Workers and NCBA Applauds Tariff Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump proposes new program to help legalize farmworkers and reduce the risk of farmers losing undocumented workers to mass deportations, and Ethan Lane, of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauds President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement.
Trump's Plan for Ag Workers and NCBA Applauds Tariff Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump proposes new program to help legalize farmworkers and reduce the risk of farmers losing undocumented workers to mass deportations, and Ethan Lane, of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauds President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement.
Eggs Prices and President
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump, during his tariff announcement last Wednesday, touted a drop in egg prices, crediting USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.
California Grapes in the Heat and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Summer heat has slowed the supply of California table grapes, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
Summertime E15
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper reacts to the President's announcement that he'll restore summertime E15 sales this year, which should help ease soaring fuel prices.
Potato Wart Allowed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
Potato Wart Allowed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
FDA Proposes New Ag Water Rules and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA proposes new rules to safeguard water used in agriculture, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
Florida Orange Forecast Reduced and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reduces forecast for Florida oranges, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
Florida December Citrus Projections and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's December citrus projections down slightly from October, and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation changes criticized.
California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and EPA's Retro Volume Obligations
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau holds its 103rd Annual Meeting, and EPA's retroactive changes to renewable fuels volume obligation criticized.