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Sharpshooter Find Sparks State Concern
California Ag Today
County agricultural commissioners warn the invasive pest could threaten vineyards and backyard grape plants alike.
Reducing Cattle Methane and China-US Ag Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Private companies and researchers at the University of California, Davis, are working with farmers to develop new ways to reduce methane emissions from cattle, and China and the U.S agreed to reduce tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader agreement.
New Fruit Commission President
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Fruit Commission has named Eric Patrick as its new president to oversee marketing for Northwest cherries and canned pears.
Potato Wart and PEI Imports
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
Georgia Farmers Called to Lead
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia producers have until June 1 to seek nomination for key agricultural commodity commissions.
NW Cherry Outlook
Fruit Grower Report
With Northwest Cherry harvest within days of starting, things are looking sweet on the trees!
NWFM 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.
Latest Crop Trial Is Out of This World
California Ag Today
NASA astronauts are studying plant growth in space as scientists prepare for longer missions beyond Earth.
Watering Alfalfa in Space
Southeast Regional Ag News
The latest research aboard the International Space Station blends agriculture and space exploration.
Farm Bill Passage to Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Now that a new Farm Bill has passed the House and has moved on to the Senate, many are asking if the two chambers can agree on enough to get this done.
Food and Nutrition Administration and U.S. Beef Back to the U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is restructuring its Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission, announcing plans to create a new Food and Nutrition Administration, and U.S. beef recently regained duty-free access to the United Kingdom as part of a deal reached by the Trump administration last year.
Georgia Grown Resource Center and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the launch of the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Albany, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
“Revolutionary Spuds”
Idaho Ag Today
As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, one way Idaho is taking part is the “Revolutionary Spuds” using Spuddy Buddy
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved over $764,000 in research project funding for 2025-26, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
Newsom Spotlights Agriculture Efforts
California Ag Today
The governor pointed to expanded farm-to-family programs as he addressed challenges tied to the ongoing war.
Bird Flu Case Prompts Rapid Response in South Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
A mixed backyard flock is depopulated as part of standard disease control protocols.
2026 Florida Woman of the Year in Ag and War Could Add Pressure for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced Dr. LuJean Waters as the 2026 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and agricultural economists warn ongoing conflict in the Middle East could put added financial pressure on U.S. farmers.
Trump to China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Trump plans to visit China next month and his U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke recently about what to expect from the summit.
Ag Overtime Not Working Out and Wheat to Vietnam
The Agribusiness Update
Two Democrats running to be California’s next governor scorned a state law their own party, and influential labor unions, celebrated a decade ago, and U.S. wheat industry leaders joined a recent USDA trade mission to Vietnam.