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National Award Seeks California Veterans in Agriculture
California Ag Today
The winning applicant will receive a $10,000 prize and national recognition from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
California Wildfire Priorities and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
In 2017, as dozens of wildfires ravaged California’s wine country, UC-Davis, researcher Natalia Pinzón witnessed the devastation firsthand, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Fourth of July Food Prices and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
Your 4th cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the American Farm Bureau annual marketbasket survey, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Farm Bill Progress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says there are many benefits in the Senate version of the Farm Bill, but some improvements are still needed.
4th Food Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will pay slightly higher prices at the grocery store this year.
AFBF Pushes for USMCA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One of America’s most important trade agreements is up for renewal this year, and the ag community is watching very closely.
Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.
Food Spending Grows and Biological Use Grows
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. food spending by consumers, businesses, and Government entities increased to $2.51 trillion in 2025 from an inflation-adjusted $1.56 trillion in 1997, and farmer awareness of biological crop products remains high, and new research suggests the market is entering a more mature phase with confidence rising.
Study Identifies Key Support Needs for Women in Agriculture
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Women in Agriculture Looking to Take the Next Step
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
Codify H-2A Wage Rates
Fruit Grower Report
While a federal district court recently upheld the Trump administration’s revised wage rule for H-2A ag workers, farmers and ag groups are concerned that the current rates could be reversed or drastically amended by a future administration.
Conservation Grant Program Sign Up Underway
Line on Agriculture
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications for the Conservation Innovation Grant Program (CIG). Priority areas include irrigation management, nutrient management, grazing lands, soil health, water quality, water quantity, habitat improvement, and pest management. The deadline for applications is July 27.
California Ag Veteran Expected to Land Key Water Appointment
California Ag Today
The Bureau of Reclamation oversees water infrastructure critical to western agriculture
Expanded Hurricane Coverage Coming for 2027 Crop Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent USDA insurance update broadens access to hurricane and tropical storm protection for farmers across much of the Southeast.
Women in Ag
Idaho Ag Today
Results of a new national study intended to guide programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.
Alabama Beef Leaders Sound the Alarm
Southeast Regional Ag News
Industry leaders are urging producers to stay alert for signs of New World screwworm.
Specialty Crop Assistance
Fruit Grower Report
The USDA announced it has finalized the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program that was announced late last year.
Exporters Push For USTR To React To African Meat Ban
Line on Agriculture
The Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) is under scrutiny by the U.S. meat industry due to trade barriers imposed by some African countries on American beef and pork.
Fresh From Florida Followers and USMEF Spring Confernece
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture are pleased to announce that more than 1.5 million consumers now follow the ‘Fresh From Florida’ on social media, and USMEF wraps up Spring Conference with a discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies.
Beef Counts Feeding Families and USMEF Spring Confernece
The Agribusiness Update
Washington’s Beef Community kicked off Beef Counts Summer Grilling by distributing 726 pounds of St. Helen’s ground beef, feeding 363 families, and USMEF wraps up Spring Conference with a discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies.