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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.
California Walnut Harvest and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s walnut harvest begins, market conditions remain strong following improvement last year, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.
NABC Pleased with MAHA Report and Food Security Improves
The Agribusiness Update
The North American Blueberry Council is pleased with the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission's strategy report, “Make our Children Healthy Again,” and food security is estimated to improve in 2025 in most of the 83 Global Food Assessment countries.
Corn Up-Soy and Cotton Down and Food Security Improves
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production is up, while soybean and cotton production is down from 2024, and food security is estimated to improve in 2025 in most of the 83 Global Food Assessment countries.
Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer? UC Davis Says Yes
California Ag Today
UC Davis scientists use CRISPR to help wheat boost soil bacteria and cut fertilizer costs for farmers.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
USDA Reorganization Concerns and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden responded recently to concerns from the Senate Ag Committee on its reorganization plans, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
Unlicensed Pest Control and New GPS Technology
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has received a spike in reports of unlicensed individuals going door-to-door to solicit pest control services, and FreshMiners Company launched a GPS service that gives accurate positioning for agriculture, construction, and drone navigation.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
California Pear Crop Improved and Mexican Sustainable Fuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
With harvest underway, California pear growers say there’s little doubt that crop yield has improved this year, and Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.
Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers find success implementing new technology to improve water efficiency and keep tomato plants healthy during transplant, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins provides update on the USDA’s ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm.
SAFE Training for Drones and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
Mississippi State University made agricultural aviation history hosting the nation’s first Self-Regulating Application and Flight Efficiency training for spray drones, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Expanding Our Roots Program and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
California's Expanding Our Roots program aims to help newcomers navigate the complexities of farming and ranching with seasoned pros who share their knowledge, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Expanding Our Roots Program and U.S.-China Negotiations Back On
The Agribusiness Update
California's Expanding Our Roots program aims to help newcomers navigate the complexities of farming and ranching with seasoned pros who share their knowledge, and Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are back at the table after trade negotiations broke down.
Shielding Your Fruit: A Fresh Approach to Heat and Rain Stress
California Ag Today
California growers are turning to innovative plant health solutions like Parka to protect crops from extreme weather, improve fruit quality, and streamline their spray programs.
Ranch Restaurant Opens and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
The Ranch Restaurant has officially opened its doors along the scenic Columbia River in the Central Washington town of Vantage, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.
Florida's Rural Health Care Bill and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation commends Governor Ron DeSantis for signing legislation that will expand healthcare access for rural residents, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.