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Florida Farm Bill Passed and One Farmer-One File Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing the historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill, and the NACD applauds the USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative, designed to streamline producer interactions across USDA agencies.
Florida Farmers Hit Hard by Historic Freeze as USDA Unlocks Disaster Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials estimate more than $3 billion in agricultural losses following the damaging winter cold.
Hurricane Recovery Funds Ready for Florida Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are now open for disaster relief grants on a first come, first served basis through August 25, 2026.
Florida Loss Estimates from Freeze and Raspberries for Brain Health
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner announced preliminary estimates of losses to Florida agriculture from the recent freezes, and new research finds that adding red raspberries to a meal improved blood sugar responses and enhanced cognitive performance within hours.
Freeze Delivers Historic Blow to Florida Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Preliminary estimates show more than $3.1 billion in losses across key commodities statewide.
Support When It Matters Most
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida growers gain flexibility after historic weather impacts, and Georgia backs critical care in an isolated farming region.
The Business of Bloom
Southeast Regional Ag News
New figures detail how pollination investments are shaping this year’s crop budgets.
Glyphosate and Bread Products and Farm Bridge Assistance on Schedule
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers appreciate Healthy Florida First's announcement regarding glyphosate and bread products, and USDA says they're on schedule to meet the late-February rollout for the Farm Bridge Assistance program.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
Florida Disaster Relief on Track and CattleCon Breaks Attendance Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced beginning February 25, Florida’s ag producers can apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance, and CattleCon 2026 breaks all-time attendance record, with over 9,400 converging on Nashville.
Florida Freeze and Citrus Impacts
Farm of the Future
It’s too early to quantify the damages, but Valencia oranges and some grapefruit varieties could effected.
New World Screwworm in Florida Horse and Trump Reduces Tariffs on India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reports that during a routine inspection in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found with an open wound containing New World Screwworm larvae, and President Trump says the U.S. will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude oil.
Show Me The (Ag Education) Money!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau recently distributed a total of $47,346 to fund meaningful, hands-on agricultural learning experiences in the 2025-26 school year.
New AI-Drone Research in Florida and Trump Backs Year-Round E15
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists launched a new, grant-funded research project using artificial intelligence and drone technology to help Florida celery growers, and President Trump is calling on Congress to resolve differences over year-round sales of E15 fuel.
Deep Roots, New Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s agricultural community is showing unprecedented excitement to protect working lands for generations to come.
Florida Ag's Cost-Share Program and Year-round E15 Left Out
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that $6.3 million for Florida landowners through two cost-share programs, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.
New Faces, New Funding for Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama names FSA committee members as Florida opens millions in forest cost-share support.
Five Agriculture Leaders Appointed to Florida FSA Committee
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new state committee brings decades of experience to strengthening USDA programs for Florida farmers and ranchers.
What’s Bugging the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal pest tracker reveals where "hungry pests" are triggering state and federal quarantines.
Cotton and its Boll vs the Peanut and its Hull
Southeast Regional Ag News
With a 7% decline in the number of U.S. farms, Ag Literacy Day presents a tremendous opportunity to connect students to farmers.