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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.
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.
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.
EPA and Pesticides
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency’s made big progress in reducing the backlog of pesticide registration reviews, while some remain controversial.
Georgia Ag's Economic Impact and Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia's CAES generated a statewide economic impact of $933.7 million in 2025, and Feeding the Economy report provides a yearly look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.
Funding Available for Sustainable Agriculture Projects
California Ag Today
California is investing in ideas that reduce environmental impact and boost efficiency on the farm.
Specialty Crop Fixes
Fruit Grower Report
2026 begins with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.
Potato Sustainability Alliance 2026
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says they help improve the economic, environmental and social aspects of potato production in the U.S. and Canada.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
Dicamba Gets the Green Light
Southeast Regional Ag News
The EPA approves over-the-top Dicamba use this season while signaling close monitoring and possible changes ahead.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
California Ag Today
The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
Research Report Day and China Buys Brazilian Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and China ramps up orders from Brazil to fill its soybean needs.
A Career Built on Better Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council recognizes Dr. Christopher Saski for sustained contributions to cotton genetics and breeding.
Ag Labor's Big Needs
Fruit Grower Report
The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest.
Specialty Crop Fixes in 2026
Fruit Grower Report
2026 begins with continuing hopes that specialty crops will see some kind of ag labor reforms and be included in future ag assistance programs.
USDA Sets Conservation Deadline
California Ag Today
A January 15, 2026 batching deadline aims to ensure fair access to USDA conservation funding.