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Florida Takes Aim at Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Assistance program helps private forest landowners strengthen pine stands as neighboring states face beetle outbreaks.
Rented Farmland Stats and Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Over 2 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the 2024 TOTAL survey from the National Ag Statistics Service, and the sales of all tractors during February in the U.S. were down 12% from the same month last year.
California Wine Grape Equilibrium and Raspberries for Brain Health
The Agribusiness Update
After a yearslong glut, the market for California winegrapes could reach equilibrium soon, and new research finds that adding red raspberries to a meal improved blood sugar responses and enhanced cognitive performance within hours.
Florida Loss Estimates from Freeze and Raspberries for Brain Health
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner announced preliminary estimates of losses to Florida agriculture from the recent freezes, and new research finds that adding red raspberries to a meal improved blood sugar responses and enhanced cognitive performance within hours.
Flashing Tags, Fewer Predator Losses
California Ag Today
Utah State University research shows light-up ear tags may help protect livestock from predators without lethal control.
California Plants Fewer Cotton Acres and October Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
With stagnating cotton prices, California growers planted fewer acres this year than almost any time in the past century, 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.
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.
Trump Fires Back on Argentinian Bee and U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump responded to backlash against his plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in grocery stores, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade negotiations with China have gone very well, ahead of President Trump’s meeting with the Chinese Premier.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
Florida Program Helps Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open through November 14 for Florida’s 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program.
California Immigration Raids and 4th of July Food Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Following this month’s immigration raids on California farms, the state Farm Bureau expressed solidarity with farm workers, and families celebrating the Fourth of July continue to find high prices at the grocery store.
Operation Safe Summer and 4th of July Food Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Florida’s Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced results from the first week of “Operation Safe Summer,” and families celebrating the Fourth of July continue to find high prices at the grocery store.
NFU on House Ag Committee Budget and Tractor-Combine Sales Slump
The Agribusiness Update
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew reacts to the House Ag Committee's passage of budget reconciliation instructions, and tractor and combines says slumped in April, according to the AEM's monthly "Flash Report."
Over-pumping of California Groundwater and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
A new report found subsidence in the California's Central Valley has restricted the amount of water the state can deliver each year, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.
UGA Grand Farm Groundbreaking and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The future of farming was on display May 2 at the University of Georgia Grand Farm groundbreaking in Perry, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.
SNAP Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.
BioSolutions Expo and Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The BioSolutions Conference & Expo is wrapping up today in Fresno, California, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's "Flash Report" shows sale of all tractors in January were down 16% from the same month last year.
US Needs to Be Aware of "Greenlash"
Line on Agriculture
Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus of agricultural finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech says that if this movement persists, the US can become a second-choice supplier affecting trade exports and more.
USDA's 2023 Accomplishments and Bayer Wins Roundup Case
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA says it was able to help tens of thousands of farmers continue operations and increase revenue in 2023, and Bayer was victorious in a California trial over Roundup weed killer.