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.

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.

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.

Herbicides Are An Important Tool For Sustainable Agriculture

Farm of the Future
Many recent agricultural innovations are seeking to help farmers reduce the need for inputs like herbicides. But they are still an important tool in a farmer's toolbox.

AgForestry Leadership Program Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
There is still time to apply for the next class of the AgForestry Leadership Program.

AgForestry Leadership Program Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
There is still time to apply for the next class of the AgForestry Leadership Program.

Auburn University Receives $9.3 Million Grant

Southeast Regional Ag News
The goal of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas.

Time to Restrict Foreign Land Ownership?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture and forestry land is trending higher.

Alabama's Down To Earth Day and China Trade Cheating Restitution Act

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers and Governor establish March 31 as Down To Earth Day, and farm state lawmakers introduce China Trade Cheating Restitution Act.

Tree Spiking Bill Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.

Tree Spiking Bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.

Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Ag Bills and Red Meat Exports Records

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs several bills related to agriculture and forestry, and red meat exports reach record highs for March.

Forest Management Resources for Private Landowners - Part 2

California Ag Today
Extension Forester Susie Kocher says that drought played a big factor this catastrophic fire season.

COVID Impact on Grain Markets and UK-Japan Strike Trade Deal

The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 could push grain markets lower in coming year, and the U.K. and Japan strike trade deal called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

COVID Impact on Grain Markets and UK-Japan Strike Trade Deal

The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 could push grain markets lower in coming year, and the U.K. and Japan strike trade deal called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.