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2026 Florida Farmer of the Year and Some NASS Reports Return
The Agribusiness Update
Woody Larson of Larson Dairy in Okeechobee was named the 2026 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year at Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th State Annual Meeting, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will release several key ag reports in November, including the WASDE report that wasn’t issued last month due to the government shutdown.
Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
WAEF Scholarships 2025
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has released this year’s list of scholarship recipients, with over $1 million awarded to over 300 college students from the apple industry.
Fresh Pear Committee Manager Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Pear Bureau’s International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa has been named Manager of the Fresh Pear Committee.
Fresh Pear Committee Manager Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Pear Bureau’s International Marketing Director, Jeff Correa has been named Manager of the Fresh Pear Committee.
Cattle Numbers Down in April and FFA Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Cattle on Feed report shows the U.S. herd dropped slightly in April, and seven FFA students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
2023 Conservationist of Year and Year-Round E15 Advances
The Agribusiness Update
Jon Jackson, founder of Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, has been named 2023 Conservationist of the Year, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.
Georgia Farmer of the Year Named and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences names Bart Davis Georgia Farmer of the Year, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
Newhouse Friend of Farm Bureau and China Beef Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Representative Dan Newhouse is named "Friend of Farm Bureau" by the American Farm Bureau Federation, and beef import demand continues to grow in China.
First White Strawberry and Georgia Rep Scott House Ag Committee Chair
The Agribusiness Update
The first WHITE strawberry will soon be marketed in the U.S., and Georgia Democrat David Scott named new House Ag Committee Chairman.
First White Strawberry and Georgia Rep Scott House Ag Committee Chair
The Agribusiness Update
The first WHITE strawberry will soon be marketed in the U.S., and Georgia Democrat David Scott named new House Ag Committee Chairman.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.
U.S.-China Timeline and Farm Loan Growth
The Agribusiness Update
Trade war unlikely to end any time soon, and a growth in farm loans boosts Ag Lending in second quarter.
Why Do We Call It the Farm Bill? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark asks the question, why do we call it the Farm Bill?
Why Do We Call It the Farm Bill? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark tackles the question, why do we call it the Farm Bill?
Alt-Meat Regulations and Milk Options Hurt Dairy
The Agribusiness Update
Beef groups petition USDA to establish naming regulations for alt-meats, and more milk options hurt dairy production.