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WAEF History
Fruit Grower Report
In 2025, 300-plus college students received over $1 million in scholarships this year from the Washington Apple Education Foundation, something Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee says they’ve been doing now for a long time.
Research That Multiplies Cotton’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cotton Foundation is now accepting research proposals for the 2027 growing season to drive innovation, profitability, and long term impact across the U.S. cotton industry.
Farm State of Mind Alliance Launches
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new national partnership aims to make mental health support more accessible for farm families.
Farm Technology
Fruit Grower Report
It may go without saying, but technology is the now AND the future of agriculture with new equipment coming at an incredible rate.
Georgia Foundation for Ag Scholarships and October Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is offering $66,000 worth of scholarships in 2026 in support of students studying for careers in ag-related fields, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's monthly "Flash Report" shows October sales for all tractors in the U.S. were down 20% from the same month last year.
Growing the Future: Scholarships and Success in Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
From student opportunities in Georgia to top honors in Florida, the Southeast celebrates leadership and learning in agriculture.
WAEF History
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Education Foundation Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee says funding and awarding college scholarships is something they’ve been doing now for a long time.
Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
NWFM Technology
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common, and Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says it’s not slowing down.
Water Grants, Farm to School, and Farmer Wellness Initiatives
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida launches major ag water grants, Alabama celebrates Farm to School Month, and Georgia expands farmer mental health support.
NWFM Technology
Fruit Grower Report
Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says one of the big benefits of ag technology is its ability to cut water use.
WAEF Scholarships 2025
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has released this year’s list of scholarship recipients, with over $1 million awarded to over 300 college students from the apple industry.
Mass Layoffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Mass Layoffs - Normal
Fruit Grower Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Hurricane Helene Challenges and Ag Trade Deficit Widens
The Agribusiness Update
A new report by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture reveals the immense challenges Georgia farmers faced in the first 72 hours following Hurricane Helene, and the US agricultural trade deficit widened further in July.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Peanut Council Names Luke Blaustein as President & CEO
Southeast Regional Ag News
Former USDA diplomat and international grain trader steps into leadership of the U.S. peanut industry.