Protecting the Southeast from Beetles and Hornets

Southeast Regional Ag News
In Georgia and Florida, separate efforts are now underway to minimize the impacts of pine beetles and Yellow-Legged Hornets.

A Boost for Florida Reforestation

Southeast Regional Ag News
From Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, 'We’re committed to supporting Florida’s forests with top-quality seedlings, making it easier for landowners to replenish our timber resources.'

Ag Equipment on the National Mall and U.S.-Mexico Dairy Reps Meet

The Agribusiness Update
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently partnered with other ag industry stakeholders to showcase American agriculture at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and dairy reps from the U.S. and Mexico met recently to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate for mutually beneficial dairy policies.

Stewardship Week Highlights Local Conservation Education

Line on Agriculture
National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Stewardship Week is now through Sunday.

Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief

The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.

Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief

The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.

Georgia Forestry Revenue Up and Gas Prices Up Again

The Agribusiness Update
For the 13th consecutive year, a Georgia Institute of Technology study shows an increase in revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.

Western Wildfire Funding

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.

USDA Investing $500 Million to Prevent Wildfires

California Ag Today
The USDA is investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the goal is to reduce the risk of wildfires for communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources.

Foreign U.S. Ag Ownership

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign entities bought nearly 3-and-a-half million acres of U.S. farmland and forest in 2022, up more than 8%, but even though China's purchases rose only 1%, Washington Republican Dan Newhouse says that's still too much.

Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.

California Reservoir Management and Ag Groups Push AM Radio Act

The Agribusiness Update
California has seen dramatic increases in reservoir levels and surface-water supplies thanks to an El Niño, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Florida Achievement in Agriculture and Ag Groups Push AM Radio Act

The Agribusiness Update
Finalists for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2023 Achievement in

Agriculture awards will compete at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando next week, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Advantages of Agroforestry

Farm of the Future
Agroforestry bring renewed energy and renewed interest back into some commercial family farming operations.

USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.

Tree Crops in the Midwest?

Farm of the Future
Tree-based agriculture systems are common on the coasts but the Midwest is dominated by row crops.