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Is Your California Farm Too Big to Be Small?
California Ag Today
A federal definition dating back to 2013 is getting a closer look as California considers what really qualifies as a small farm.
ARS-WSU Open New Research Facility and Diesel Supplies Remain Tight
The Agribusiness Update
The Ag Research Service and Washington State University have opened a new 100,000-square-foot Plant Bioscience Research Building in Pullman to advance agricultural research, and Diesel supplies could remain tight well into next year as disruptions in the Middle East and Russia limit production.
Peanut Council to Mexico City and Diesel Supplies Remain Tight
The Agribusiness Update
A delegation from the American Peanut Council just returned from Mexico City where they engaged in the latest crop updates and research on peanuts from both countries, and Diesel supplies could remain tight well into next year as disruptions in the Middle East and Russia limit production.
A Different Kind of Pumpkin Patch
California Ag Today
From zebra-striped pumpkins to growing crowds, California's Halloween harvest is about more than jack-o'-lanterns.
Hurricane Recovery Doesn't End When the Storm Passes
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Southeast faces another round of hurricane cleanup, Georgia farmers are receiving long-awaited Hurricane Helene relief notifications. Applicants are urged to check their email.
Washington's First HPAI Case and Ag Lending Continues to Grow
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in two Yakima County dairy farms, and Ag lending at commercial banks continued to grow during the second quarter.
Small Family Farms Dominate and Farm Bill Extension Expires
The Agribusiness Update
In 2024, about 86% of all farms were SMALL family farms, with gross cash farm income below $350,000, and the latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired September 30, leaving Congress without a new long-term agriculture policy.
Needs in Olympia for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
With an election around the corner and the potential for new voices in Olympia next year, the ag industry is pleading for help.
Dirt Road podcast
Idaho Ag Today
Listeners might come for the ag, but they stay for the stories. The Dirt Road Discussions podcast.
Heads up drivers
Idaho Ag Today
There’s a #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign for the current harvest season, warning drivers to use extra caution while driving.
California Looks to Australia for Agtech Ideas
California Ag Today
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlights Queensland’s approach to agricultural innovation, investment and on-farm technology.
California Lettuce Growers Feel Fallout From Cyclospora Outbreak
California Ag Today
California growers face steep losses as consumer concerns surrounding a cyclospora outbreak weigh on lettuce and fresh produce demand.
Free Business Training Offered to California Ag Producers
California Ag Today
Business Launchpad offers nine weeks of training, coaching and networking for small- and mid-sized agricultural businesses.
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
The Next Generation of Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia examines the future of family farms as Alabama honors a young farm family building for the next generation.
Selling Direct Is Difficult, But Customer Service Goes A Long Way
Farm of the Future
Customer service can make or break a direct-to-consumer farm business.
Small Farms Support Rural Economies
Farm of the Future
A downside of farm consolidation has been the toll it has taken on rural economies.