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UF Becomes New Hub for Cutting-Edge Agricultural Breeding Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Florida partners with USDA’s Breeding Insight to accelerate the development of stronger, more nutritious crops for Florida and the nation.
Biosecurity Needs the Public’s Attention
Farm of the Future
NTI's David Stiefel is advocating for more federal action and funding towards agricultural biosecurity.
USDA Ends Funding for Solar Projects on Prime Farmland
California Ag Today
New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.
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.
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.
Grant Dollars Available for Improving GA Food Infrastructure
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nonprofits, institutions, government entities, agriculture producers or processors, and for-profit businesses could all be considered.
Productivity and Sustainability Tradeoffs
Farm of the Future
Nuffield Scholar says in order to grow food at scale, consumers have to look beyond just the environmental lens.
Fertilizer on the Critical Minerals List
Line on Agriculture
President and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Corey Rosenbush
Weaponizing Food
Southeast Regional Ag News
Russia’s war in Ukraine, which started one year ago, has impacted food security and increased food inflation.
Top Markets Issues to Watch in 2023
Farm of the Future
Agriculture faces a handful of issues in 2023, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The importance of crop insurance
Farm of the Future
The food security we enjoy in this country is thanks in part to crop insurance.
U.S. food production is a matter of national security
Farm of the Future
President Joe Biden recently signed a National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture.
Food Security is National Security
Southeast Regional Ag News
Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, responds to the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture.
10.4% of U.S. Households are Food Insecure
Southeast Regional Ag News
With a national range of 5.4% to 15.3%, how does the southeast compare?
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Areas of the world that want to bolster their domestic food production with minimal land see opportunity with vertical farms.
Is Nutrition Insecurity Making for Unhealthy Americans?
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, "Poor nutrition is connected to the leading cause of illnesses that take over 600,000 lives every year."
National Ag Week Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
Challenging times, with rising supply costs and heartbreaking events, have just showcased how important food security is.