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Senate Moves Forward on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
New school milk flexibility draws attention across the Southeast.
Southern Thanksgiving Costs Ease, Thanks to Our Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new look at Thanksgiving prices highlights both savings for Southern families and the steady resilience of the region’s farmers.
California’s $61 Billion Harvest Shows Its Global Strength
California Ag Today
A new USDA report shows California’s unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.
Cotton Industry Hopeful as Trump Talks Trade in Asia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council welcomes signs of renewed trade progress with China and Vietnam as U.S. cotton exports remain sharply lower.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Rattles U.S. Cattle Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm leaders warn that importing beef from Argentina could undercut prices and threaten one of the few stable sectors in the American farm economy.
China’s Soybean Shift Sends Ripples Through U.S. Agriculture
California Ag Today
A sharp decline in U.S. soybean exports to China highlights global trade shifts that could impact farm income far beyond the Midwest.
China’s Soybean Shift Hits U.S. Farm Exports
Southeast Regional Ag News
China’s move toward South American suppliers is reshaping U.S. soybean markets and pressuring farm incomes across the Southeast.
Adapting To Lower Global Demand
Farm of the Future
With trade relationships in flux, strong markets for many ag commodities can be difficult to come by.
Digging Into The Ag Economy, New Corn Leadership
Line on Agriculture
A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.
California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Investing In Technology in a Challenging Farm Economy
Farm of the Future
In this tough economic environment, does it still make sense to invest in technology?
California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges
California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
AFBF: Record Ag Trade Deficit Signals Need for Market Access
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analysis shows U.S. ag imports outpacing exports at historic levels as global competition and trade barriers mount.
Farm Bureau: U.S. Ag Trade Deficit on Track to Break Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
A growing gap between imports and exports has U.S. agriculture facing its largest trade deficit ever, according to Market Intel from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
California Leads Nation in Rising Farm Bankruptcies
California Ag Today
U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 55% in 2024 after years of decline, with California at the forefront. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, and mounting debt are pushing family farmers to the brink.
Supporting Farmers Through Challenging Ag Economy
Farm of the Future
Agribusiness suppliers are looking for ways to help support farmers through these challenging times.