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UC Davis Research Explores Natural Bird Flu Resistance in Chickens
California Ag Today
New project could help identify genetic traits for healthier commercial flocks
Georgia Meat Processors Gain Access to National Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA agreement allows eligible state-inspected processors to ship products across state lines.
Clock Is Ticking on Specialty Crop Assistance
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications for one-time federal assistance remain open through August 7 for eligible 2025 specialty crop producers.
National Award Seeks California's Veteran Farmers
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau honors veterans who have transitioned from military service to agriculture.
Arrest Highlights Florida's Screwworm Crackdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
State says livestock import rules are being strictly enforced to keep New World Screwworm out.
USDA Plants New Roots on TikTok
California Ag Today
After years of federal scrutiny surrounding the platform, the Department of Agriculture is now sharing videos with the public.
Tackling Fertilizer Volatility
Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis outlines policy ideas aimed at stabilizing fertilizer costs for American farmers.
A Quarter-Million Flies Per Square Mile Per Week
California Ag Today
Millions of sterile flies helped eliminate a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation near San Jose.
From Ban Talks to TikTok
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's new social media account highlights a striking shift in Washington's relationship with the platform.
Fertilizer Policy Under the Microscope
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau white paper examines ways to reduce fertilizer price volatility and strengthen U.S. supply.
Clemson Research Opens New Path in Peanut Breeding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists identify naturally lower-allergen peanut lines that could support future breeding efforts.
California Avocado Board and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
Georgia Peanut Calendar Photos and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest featuring peanut farms from across the state to fill the pages of the 2027 Georgia Peanut Calendar, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
Tax Credits for Ethaol Biofuels Getting Closer to Being Finalized
Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor discusses the 45Z tax credit, emphasizing its flexibility and eligibility to support innovative farming and ethanol production practices. The Department of Energy's updated GREET (Research and Development Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies) model now calculates the carbon reductions from farming methods such as cover crops and no-till farming, marking the first federal recognition of these practices. The model will be further update
UC Davis: Winter Grains Could Help Keep Farmland Productive
California Ag Today
New research suggests winter crops may offer California farmers an alternative to fallowing land while adapting to groundwater restrictions.
Data Centers Spark Big Debate Among Rural Communities
Line on Agriculture
The conversation discusses the growing issue of data centers in the U.S., with thousands planned. Special Envoy John Rich emphasizes the importance of data centers as declared national security assets by the president. He notes Secretary Rollins' stance on the right and wrong ways to build these facilities and mentions his role in shaping a framework for data centers. Rich, known for his music career, has taken a voluntary position to advocate for landowners, aiming to give them a voice in feder
Could Barn Owls Help Control Orchard Rats?
California Ag Today
California researchers are looking for almond and pistachio growers to participate in a new field study.
USDA Report Brings Welcome News for Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Final production estimates show modest gains while growers continue battling citrus greening.
Land Grant Research Modernization
Farm of the Future
President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts provided $125 million annually for the Research Facilities Act program to modernize agricultural research facilities across the country.
Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.