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Endangered Species Act Changes Take Effect August 20
California Ag Today
New federal regulations revise threatened species protections and critical habitat decisions.
Oregon Pear Grower Aid and American Farmland Pressures
The Agribusiness Update
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek requests Federal Disaster Designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge, and America’s farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.
Pear Relief in Oregon
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek asked for a federal disaster designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge to assist with severe crop losses, but her opponent in the Governor's race says that's not enough.
Your View Matters in Drought Tracking
Southeast Regional Ag News
Producers can submit observations that help experts better understand conditions on the ground.
Natural Disaster Relief and More Meat and Eggs Available
The Agribusiness Update
A natural disaster designation allows the USDA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans, and Americans are expected to have more meat and eggs available in the coming years.
Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.
Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Generations on the Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama honors family farms with Century, Heritage, and Bicentennial recognition programs.
Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
Endangered Species Act Implications in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCBA says a new rule on "critical habitat designation" opens up the entirety of the United States to ESA regulation.
Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Fried Applauds Disaster Relief and U.S. Ag Sets Annual Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried writes Vilsack in support of disaster designation following recent freezing temps, and American Agricultural Industry posts highest annual export levels on record.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Florida Orange Numbers and NCBA Blasts Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Florida all orange forecast numbers are in, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden for sweeping designations on millions of grazing acres at Utah National Monuments.
Two New Washington AVA's Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
Two New Washington AVA's Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
Candy Mountain AVA Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Candy Mountain becomes Washington state's 16th designated AVA.
Candy Mountain AVA Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Candy Mountain becomes Washington state's 16th designated AVA.
Candy Mountain AVA Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Candy Mountain becomes Washington state's 16th designated AVA.
Candy Mountain AVA Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Candy Mountain is Washington state's newest AVA.