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R-CALF Farm Bill Priorities
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, led by CEO Bill Bullard, is advocating for specific measures in the farm bill currently under Senate review. Key points include the need to revise a cattle procurement tool that allows meat packers to manipulate prices through unpriced formula contracts, which removes cattle from competitive price discovery markets
Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During Mental Health Awareness Month, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall wants farmers and ranchers across the nation to know that it’s okay to admit you’re not okay.
2026 Hurricane Outlook: Encouraging, Not Carefree
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau highlights a below-normal forecast and practical steps for producers.
Drones: A Bird’s-Eye Business Plan
California Ag Today
Rethinking time, labor, and opportunity costs with modern technology.
From Hobby to Ranch Hand
Southeast Regional Ag News
How a drone became one of the most useful tools in the pickup.
Ag Unionization Bill Fails
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate Bill in Olympia that would have given Washington farmworkers the right to collective bargaining has died, for this year anyway.
United Soybean Board Members Appointed; Leader Leaves
Line on Agriculture
Illinois soybean farmer Rob Shaffer has been appointed to the United Soybean Board (USB) by the US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins. Shaffer is one of 77 directors across the U.S. who use checkoff funds to enhance farmer profitability and promote soybean trade globally
Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan
California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
Have Your Say: Beef Checkoff Survey Open for Producers
California Ag Today
Share your feedback on how Checkoff dollars are driving beef demand and get a chance to win a prize.
Dairy Rule Changes Cost CA Farmers $55 Million in Three Months
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel shows new USDA pricing rules cutting class prices by up to 92 cents per hundredweight.
North Carolina Disaster Funds and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture sent out the first round of checks to farmers through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Florida to Ramp Up Enforcement at Agricultural Entry Points
Southeast Regional Ag News
Attorney General James Uthmeier says ag inspection stations will see tighter checks following fatal crash linked to a truck driver in the country illegally.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Disaster Aid, Peanut Job Opening, and Pest Control Warning
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida launches hurricane recovery grant hub, Alabama seeks peanut promotions leader, and Georgia urges pest control vigilance.
Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board
California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.
Storm-Ready Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
A practical hurricane prep and recovery guide—especially for cotton producers in the Southeast.