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Southeast Regional Ag News
Horse owners in the Southeast are urged to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) as mosquito activity ramps up. Alabama ag officials say prevention now can save lives later.
The Agribusiness Update
Florida ag groups are celebrating passage of the 2025 ‘Florida Farm Bill,’ approved by the Florida Legislature, and Pepsi announces it will “accelerate” its transition to natural ingredients amid pressure from the White House.
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho is in a real fix. For whatever reason, people from Seattle Portland LA are stampeding into our state in unprecedented numbers.
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner and Florida Forest Service are warning Floridians of a potentially busy wildfire season, and China’s Finance Ministry is now imposing a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports.
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces Reba Y. Mazak as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association’s trade priorities.
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper says Vidalia onion enthusiasts nationwide can mark their calendars for April 15, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is urging residents to remain vigilant for Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) embryo nests as spring approaches.
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlights Florida Farm Bill proposal to protect Florida’s farmers and ranchers from lending discrimination from financial institutions, and the Trump Administration proposes new strategy to combat bird flu.
The Agribusiness Update
The BioSolutions Conference & Expo is wrapping up today in Fresno, California, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's "Flash Report" shows sale of all tractors in January were down 16% from the same month last year.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The campaign aims to boost public appreciation for farmers and highlight the origins of our food.
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says they’re getting a clearer picture of the damage to the state’s ag industry from summer drought and fall flooding, and shoppers were buying more eggs to bake Christmas treats at the same time U.S. wholesale egg prices were up 150%.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA joined 20 agencies in releasing an updated Climate Adaptation Plan to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition welcomed ten new organizations into its membership.
Southeast Regional Ag News
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the 2024-2025 state budget for its investments in Florida agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture announced Sandra Moore as the 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and Rabobank's North American Agribusiness Review shows grocery sales have started to recover as food inflation has slowed.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the Food for Progress Priority Countries for 2024, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls USDA's final voluntary 'Product of USA' rule a victory.
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Week Under Way, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls USDA's final voluntary 'Product of USA' rule a victory.
The Agribusiness Update
Water deliveries in California are down despite recent supplies, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.