Beef Processing Investigation and Chinese Scientist Admits Smuggling

The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute reacts after President Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and a Chinese scientist charged with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty.

Border Remains Closed to Mexican Livestock and Corn Growers Urge USMCA Renewal

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. IS NOT ready to open its border once again to cattle imports from Mexico, and National Corn Growers Association urges White House to support 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Border Remains Closed to Mexican Livestock and Corn Growers Urge USMCA Renewal

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S. IS NOT ready to open its border once again to cattle imports from Mexico, and National Corn Growers Association urges White House to support 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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.

Southern Voices in Agriculture: Share Your Story

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open through March 31.

Voices of Women in Agriculture: A Nationwide Call to Action

California Ag Today
Share your story and help shape the future of women in agriculture through the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open now through March 31.

Georgia’s Sonny Perdue Earns a Place in Ag History

Southeast Regional Ag News
A moment of pride for Georgia and the entire Southeast as Chancellor Sonny Perdue joins America’s greatest champions of agriculture.

Florida Farmer of the Year andFarmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has announced the top three finalists for its 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.

Florida Teen’s Citrus Innovation Earns National Environmental Award

Southeast Regional Ag News
Strawberry Crest High School student Tanishka Aglave is honored by the EPA for developing a natural solution to fight Citrus Greening and revitalize Florida’s signature crop.

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.

California Hosts 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim

California Ag Today
Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.

Peanut Growers: Apply Now for the Peanut Leadership Academy

Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open until October 15 for growers ready to build leadership skills and shape the future of the peanut industry.

Shutdown Til Monday?

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.

Georgia Governor in South America and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and others spent the last week of August in Brazil and Argentina meeting with business and ag leaders, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns March 2026

California Ag Today
A one-day event in Visalia showcasing innovation, progress, and the future of sustainable dairy farming.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Florida, Alabama, and Georgia Announce Ag Milestones

Southeast Regional Ag News
From new Hall of Fame inductees to dairy expansion and rural development leadership, agriculture is making headlines across the Southeast.

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.

EPA tours Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
For the third year staffers from the Environmental Protection Agency toured farms in Southwest Idaho to interact face to face with ag producers.