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Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.
I Farm I Vote Campaign and Corn Growers Question MAHA Report
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s “I Farm. I Vote.” campaign encouraging members to get out and vote in the 2025 Public Service Commission elections, and National Corn Growers Association questions the Making America Healthy Again Committee, or MAHA report.
Beef Demand Sizzles into Summer—but Will It Last?
Southeast Regional Ag News
As grilling season kicks off, strong consumer demand is keeping beef prices high—but market indicators like the narrowing Choice-Select spread raise questions about what’s ahead.
Deadline Nears for Almond Board Ballots as 2025 Crop Forecast Rises
California Ag Today
Growers have until May 22 to return their Almond Board election ballots. Meanwhile, USDA forecasts a strong 2025 crop—up 3% from last year.
Florida Voters to Decide on Agricultural Tax Break in 2026
Southeast Regional Ag News
A proposed amendment could provide Florida farmers with tax relief on agricultural land, exempting tangible personal property from property taxes. The decision will be up to voters in the 2026 election, with potential benefits and concerns at stake.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
Potatoe USA Names Board Chair and U.S.-E.U. Trade Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Potatoes USA elected Steve Elfering of Boise as Board Chair at its annual meeting, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.
Promoting Ag Literacy: "The Soil in Jackie’s Garden" Donated to Georgia Libraries
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation are working together to boost agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service.
R-CALF Refiles Electronic ID Complaint
Line on Agriculture
Electronic identification ear tags litigation and legislation still moving forward to percent mandated EID ear tag use on cattle.
Tschirky NPC President Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
Barley contest
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s first-ever Barley Yield Contest is being hailed as a successful launch.
Tschirky NPC President Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
Emoji Ag Contract
Fruit Grower Report
How does the rise of electronic communications and things like emojis impact legal contracts for those in agriculture?
Mandatory EID Still a Concern for USCA
California Ag Today
“We’re always cautious about mandating," says Justin Tupper, U.S. Cattlemen's Association President.
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
WA Grower Named USWA Sec/Treasurer and Trump Aims Tariffs at China
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors elected Almira, Washington grower, Mike Carstensen new Secretary-Treasurer for the organization, and in his second day in office, President Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats.
WA Grower Named USWA Sec/Treasurer and Trump Aims Tariffs at China
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors elected Almira, Washington grower, Mike Carstensen new Secretary-Treasurer for the organization, and in his second day in office, President Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats.
National Peanut Board Elects Chair and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Former Vice Chair, Casey Cox Kerr of Mitchell County was elected chairperson of the National Peanut Board, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.