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Ag Labor Needs
Fruit Grower Report
H-2A reform is just one of many labor challenges farmers are facing today that need to be fixed.
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.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
The award recognizes exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
California Ag Today
Family-owned poultry and egg operations have until October 23 to submit nominations.
NRCS water proposal
Idaho Ag Today
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho is seeking proposals to expand the number of eligible watersheds enrolled.
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.
Is Cloud seeding safe?
Idaho Ag Today
One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?
Blueberry Cracking
Fruit Grower Report
I asked Thiago Moraes, North America Sales Manager for Cultiva, what’s happening in blueberries during this stage that makes them vulnerable to environmental stress?
Specialty Crop Labor Fixes
Fruit Grower Report
2026 is a year with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.
Lost Valley Reservoir
Idaho Ag Today
A plan that has been in the works for decades to increase the water storage capacity at the Lost Valley Reservoir in Adams county, Idaho.
Expanding Milk Options and Federal Grazing Policy Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation praised a new USDA interim final rule expanding milk options in federal child nutrition programs, and dispute is growing over federal grazing policy in western states as environmental groups prepare legal challenges.
USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
Ernie Barnett Receives Top Florida Ag-Environmental Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
The longtime policy and conservation leader will be recognized this fall for his impact on Everglades restoration and sustainable agriculture.
Farm Bill Veterinary Support and EPA Fungicide Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
The new farm bill passed in the House includes key provisions supporting veterinary medicine, animal health, and public safety, and EPA releases draft Fungicide Strategy and is seeking public input as part of a 60-day comment period.
NCBA Backs All‑Male Fly to Fight Screw Worms
Line on Agriculture
The detection of the New World screwworm near the U.S. border and a proposal to transfer the USA Agricultural Research Service to the Environmental Protection Agency to register a product that would increase the production of sterile male flies for pest control.
Too Many Problems in Ag
Fruit Grower Report
Save Family Farming’s Dillon Honcoop says the state of Washington has created an environment for agriculture that is ALWAYS challenging!
Citrus Comeback Tool
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA-approved rootstock targets citrus greening at the source.
NCBA backs revised USDA screw-worm playbook
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's second draft of the New World screw worm response plan is acceptable to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association after pushing back on the initial draft plan.
Innovation Takes Flight in Poultry Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
Auburn’s latest project targets emissions and health risks tied to poultry waste.