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UF Becomes New Hub for Cutting-Edge Agricultural Breeding Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Florida partners with USDA’s Breeding Insight to accelerate the development of stronger, more nutritious crops for Florida and the nation.
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
UC ANR Nursery Conference Spotlights Practical Solutions
California Ag Today
Practical strategies, from disinfectant mats to efficient irrigation, are helping California’s nurseries protect plants and boost productivity.
Farmers and Big Beautiful Bill
Idaho Ag Today
Ag producers and a recent visit with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo.
Cleaning up ring rot
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho Extension has published a bulletin to help potato farmers recognize the symptoms of bacterial rot and protect their operations ring rot.
Red Leaf Blotch: A New Threat for California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
Early scouting and prevention are critical to protect yields.
FDA Proposal Could Help Citrus Bounce Back
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lowering orange juice sugar standards may offer relief for growers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
FDA Proposal Could Sweeten Outlook for U.S. Orange Growers
California Ag Today
A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.
AI - Disease Resistant Crops and Public Comments for USDA Reorganization
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers could be closer to growing crop varieties better at fighting off diseases thanks to a new scientific breakthrough with AI, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.
AI Boosts Plant Immunity to Fight Crop Diseases
California Ag Today
UC Davis scientists use artificial intelligence to upgrade plants' defenses, paving the way for more resilient crops.
Stop the Swine: Georgia Launches Hog Trap Giveaway to Combat Invasive Pigs
Southeast Regional Ag News
Landowners who successfully reduce hog numbers now have a shot at winning a $3,500 trap through the Georgia DNR’s new Hog Down Awards Program.
Florida Citrus Industry Gets $140 Million Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor DeSantis signs off on record-breaking funding to support research, disease-resistant trees, and citrus recovery efforts.
Trump Willing to Help Farm Workers and CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is once again emphasizing his willingness to protect American farmers who rely on immigrant workers to operate their farms, and the CDC has ended its emergency response to bird flu as the outbreak has abated.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
Southern Pine Beetle Season Returns to Georgia Forests
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Farm Bureau shares new data from the Georgia Forestry Commission showing elevated beetle activity in west-central counties—raising concerns for pine timber across the Southeast.
Livestock, Lettuce, and Legislative Promises
Southeast Regional Ag News
From meat processing to fresh produce, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes several proposals aimed at supporting both livestock and specialty crop producers across the Southeast.
FFA Washington Leadership Conference and Fungus Smugglers Arrested
The Agribusiness Update
Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. are in Washington, D.C. for the Washington Leadership Conference, and two people from China are charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., making false statements, and visa fraud.