FL Ag Inspection Station Breaks Ground Near AL Border

Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida expands its agricultural and public-safety enforcement network with a 24th inspection station on U.S. Highway 231.

Ironic Grizzly policy

Idaho Ag Today
Most ranchers in Idaho do not want grizzly bears to disappear in the state.

Breaking the Ag Tech Bottleneck

California Ag Today
A $15 million California alliance is speeding farm innovation from lab to field.

Florida Commissioner Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Proposals

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Commissioner’s office outlines key provisions in the 2026 Florida Farm Bill aimed at agriculture, public safety, and consumer protection.

Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1

The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit

Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.

California Farms Weather Labor Fears

California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.

Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.

IDWR water rights

Idaho Ag Today
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order.

USDA, DOJ Partner to Safeguard Competition in Farm Supply Markets

Southeast Regional Ag News
The agencies’ new agreement aims to strengthen oversight of seed, fertilizer, and other inputs, helping ease pressures on family farmers.

DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture

California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.

IDWR water rights

Idaho Ag Today
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order; existing curtailment, mitigation activities.

H-2A Needs Understanding

Fruit Grower Report
After years of debate, Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says the time has come for a better understanding of the H-2A visa program.

Labor Answers

Fruit Grower Report
If they get deported and we can’t find an adequate labor force for farmers and ranchers, where will we get the food to feed America?

IDWR and the Binghams

Idaho Ag Today
Ruling in water rights case reinforces new mitigation plans, protects farmers.

USDA Unveils Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Tackle Shortage

California Ag Today
A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America’s rural communities.

California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries

California Ag Today
The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.

Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule

California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.

Pork Industry Needs Workforce

Line on Agriculture
One of the priorities for the National Pork Producers Council is ensuring an ag workforce remains in place.

AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.

Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.

Simpson visit

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation members recently spent a day and a half interacting and addressing major issues with Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.