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Prop 12 Spurs Costly Compliance for Farmers; Farm Bill Fix
Line on Agriculture
California's Proposition 12 has created a complex regulatory landscape for pork producers across the U.S. The issue is being addressed in the current version of the farm bill proposed by the House, which seeks to prevent states from imposing livestock production standards on out-of-state producers.
H-2A Workforce
Fruit Grower Report
For anyone complaining that workers from other countries are taking away farm jobs from hard working Americans, do your homework.
Championing California Agriculture
California Ag Today
State Treasurer Fiona Ma is recognized for years of support for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
H-2A Not Stealing Jobs
Fruit Grower Report
Despite the claims by some that H-2A foreign guestworkers are taking jobs from American workers, the numbers don’t back them up.
The Challenge of Direct Marketing
Farm of the Future
With wholesale prices back to the farmer so low that margins are hard to come by, will more farmers start considering direct marketing?
Meet the Chefs Putting Southern Farms on the Menu
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nine new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs are partnering with farmers to highlight the flavor and impact of locally grown ingredients.
Celebrating a Champion for School Meals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Alabama School Nutrition Association recognized Commissioner Rick Pate as Friend of the Year for helping connect local farmers with school cafeterias through the state’s Farm to School Incentive Program.
Specialty Crop Assistance Update
Fruit Grower Report
Specialty crop growers are paying close attention as the USDA announced up to $1 billion, and possibly more, in bridge assistance payments available for Specialty Crop growers.
Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
Your Ballot Matters in California
California Ag Today
FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.
A Big Pour for the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Walmart opens a major milk processing facility in south Georgia.
Bison meat
Idaho Ag Today
"Buying Local" has become important for many consumers, but there's a shortage of local butcher shop facilities and skilled employees.
Florida Farm-City Week Connects Communities
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm-City Week events across Florida brought agriculture closer to urban and rural residents through education, celebration and partnership.
FSA and Snowmageddon
Idaho Ag Today
I talked with Idaho State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Kevin Andrus about some new disaster relief programs.
Florida Strawberries Available and New Trade Deal with India
The Agribusiness Update
Besides the cooler, less humid weather, Florida’s late fall and winter also brings the sweet burst of locally grown strawberries, and India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of the year.
Holiday Agriculture Push Strengthens Farms Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
States highlight local food, reduced waste, and homegrown holiday traditions.
H-2A Myths 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
H-2A Myths 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether in Olympia or other urban parts of our state, there seems to be a big misunderstanding or ignorance of what the H-2A guestworker visa program is and how it works.
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.