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Could the Next Breakthrough for Southeast Crops Already Be in Storage?
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative could help unlock valuable genetic traits for crops like peanuts, cotton, soybeans, and citrus.
Could More Federal Grazing Be on the Horizon for California Ranchers?
California Ag Today
USDA is revisiting a directive aimed at restoring grazing capacity, and ranchers are being asked to explore what it could mean for their operations.
Record High U.S. Farm Debt and FFA National Convention
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farm debt has climbed to a record level, and ag economists warn the actual amount owed could be considerably higher, and more than 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and supporters are expected in Indianapolis next week for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.
Georgia National Fair and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
October is harvest season and worthy of celebration, so the Georgia Farm Bureau recommends a visit to the Georgia National Fair now thru Oct. 18, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
U.S.-China Trade Framework Includes Cotton
California Ag Today
Cotton leaders are watching potential tariff relief as dairy, poultry and other agricultural products also make the list.
Committees Add More Value to National Pork Board, Data Center Bill Blocked
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Board plans six advisory committees to bring producers and industry partners into its strategic planning. Separately, the U.S. Senate blocked a bill related to selling federal lands for data centers, after reports that the administration considered 17,000 acres for 12 centers.
Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition
California Ag Today
National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.
Winegrapes Reduce Labor and USMCA Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California farmworkers suffered a wave of job losses the past few years as work in the state’s winegrape vineyards dried up amid a market slump, and U.S., Mexican, and Canadian officials are meeting this week as part of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
PLANTERS Nut Mobile and USMCA Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The PLANTERS® NUTmobile is hitting the road and PLANTERS® is seeking three adventurous Peanutters to join the ride in June, and U.S., Mexican, and Canadian officials are meeting this week as part of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord.
Rail Merger Raises Questions for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm group cites consolidation concerns while Union Pacific points to reliability and market access.
Less Government Beef Intervention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite ongoing discussion about the nation’s cattle inventory sitting at a 75-year low, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President Ethan Lane says strong consumer demand continues to support the beef industry.
FFA Next Gen Conference and Trump & Xi Reach Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA recently hosted its third Next Gen Conference of the year, bringing 72 FFA members from 23 states to Kansas City for a closer look at careers in animal agriculture, and President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping agree to a two-month extension of their tariff truce and announced next steps for their Board of Trade.
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farm Land
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More than half of U.S. states now have some type of restriction on foreign ownership of agricultural land.
GFB's Ag In Classroom Program and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $500 grants to 10 elementary school teachers, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
Winegrape Heat Challenges and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers facing a hotter and more volatile climate may have several ways to protect the value of their vineyards, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
National Farm Safety & Health Week and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.