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Will More Imported Beef Mean Cheaper Beef?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm Bureau says the answer is far from certain.
EPA Grants RFS Exemptions, USDA Introduces New Rancher Intiative
Line on Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the impact.
Meanwhile, the USDA's Ranchers First Initiative introduces a new insurance option for ranchers to retain heifers for breeding, expands disaster assistance, supports small beef processors, and prioritizes American beef in federal procurement.
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Big Idaho Potato Truck
Idaho Ag Today
The Big Idaho Potato Truck doesn’t need to be at a parade or festival to draw a crowd. Sometimes it just needs to stop for gas.
Florida Takes Aim at Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Assistance program helps private forest landowners strengthen pine stands as neighboring states face beetle outbreaks.
Constellation announces $100 million
Idaho Ag Today
Constellation announces $100 million investment that includes Idaho farmers.
Congress Returns from Recess
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congress returns from its August with much unfinished business and huge impacts for agriculture.
Florida Expands Screwworm Precautions
Southeast Regional Ag News
New Sonora, Mexico detection prompts additional animal movement requirements.
Canadians Pull Out of Talks and Argentinian Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called steep new U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of his country’s goods “a miscalculation” after trade talks with Canada collapsed, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized a social media post by President Trump regarding beef imports.
Florida Extends Hurricane Disaster Aid Deadline
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons now have until January 1, 2027, to apply for assistance.
Mexico - China Trade Restrictions
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexican government is considering tougher trade restrictions on Chinese imports, a move likely to be supported by President Trump.
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
Endangered Species Act Changes Take Effect August 20
California Ag Today
New federal regulations revise threatened species protections and critical habitat decisions.
Data Center Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The growth of artificial intelligence is driving a boom in data center construction across the country, and it could be the next big debate here in the Pacific Northwest.
Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.