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Challenges Stack Up for Growers
California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
Peanut Producers Set to Receive $55.65 Per Acre
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announced payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with payments expected by February 28, 2026.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
USDA Expands Dairy Coverage and Food Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
The department says the moves are meant to support producers while improving access to nutritious food.
The Safety of AI on the Farm
Farm of the Future
Companies like FORT Robotics have developed a deep expertise in safety when it comes to artificial intelligence.
Federal CARE Act Aims to Update Child Labor Standards for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Rep. Raul Ruiz reintroduces the bill as national farmworker groups and limited past Southeast support highlight ongoing safety concerns for young workers
Transparency Dispute Grows as H5N1 Cases Persist in California Dairies
California Ag Today
Advocacy groups sue the state agriculture department over withheld outbreak data while officials report ongoing bird flu quarantines.
California Farmers Push for Green Light on Autonomous Tractors
California Ag Today
State farm leaders say decades-old safety rules are stalling innovation as regulators weigh updates for driverless ag equipment.
Grain Entrapment Concerns
Line on Agriculture
Grain entrapment is a big issue when it comes to farm safety, with several deaths reported each year.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
Technology For Farm Safety
Farm of the Future
Agriculture is still the most dangerous industry in America, with 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Can technology help?
Technology For Farm Safety
Farm of the Future
Agriculture is still the most dangerous industry in America, with 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Can technology help?
Storm-Ready Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
A practical hurricane prep and recovery guide—especially for cotton producers in the Southeast.
Plan Before the Panic: Crisis Management for Ag Operations
California Ag Today
A new AgSafe webinar helps California ag employers turn crisis plans into action.
Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, Drawing Mixed Farm Group Reactions
California Ag Today
President Trump signed sweeping legislation into law July 4, prompting both praise and concern from leading ag organizations.
Keeping California Family Farms Competitive
California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Robots For Grain Bin Safety
Farm of the Future
Grainweevil is designed to do the work that would normally require bin entry.
National Farmers Union Encouraged By Farm Bill Efforts
Line on Agriculture
The National Farmers Union appreciates both the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill so far have safety net funding increases.