Tech Helps Water Usage and El Nino Possibilities

The Agribusiness Update
A new online computer program helps producers determine whether irrigation systems are applying water uniformly and estimate waste costs, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.

Georgia ATV Safety and El Nino Possibilities

The Agribusiness Update
A new initiative launched by the University of Georgia aims to improve roadway safety education for all-terrain and utility task vehicle operators, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.

California Ag Veteran Expected to Land Key Water Appointment

California Ag Today
The Bureau of Reclamation oversees water infrastructure critical to western agriculture

Georgia Farmers Called to Lead

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia producers have until June 1 to seek nomination for key agricultural commodity commissions.

Funding Futures, Honoring Leaders

Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials in Alabama and Florida are opening doors for research, marketing and recognition in 2026.

Peanut Producers Sought for National Peanut Board

Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama and Florida peanut growers are encouraged to participate in upcoming National Peanut Board nomination meetings.

Georgia Young Peanut Grower Award and China Buying More U.S. Goods

The Agribusiness Update
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, and after recent meetings between the two countries, China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on some farm goods.

Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board

California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.

California Pear Crop Improved and Mexican Sustainable Fuel Production

The Agribusiness Update
With harvest underway, California pear growers say there’s little doubt that crop yield has improved this year, and Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

Florida's Biodiversity and Mexican Sustainable Fuel Production

The Agribusiness Update
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot with more than 4,000 native animal species, and Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

Ag Industry Reacts to Callahan’s Nomination as Top U.S. Trade Negotiator

California Ag Today
California fruit growers and national dairy groups respond as Dr. Julie Callahan is tapped for key agricultural trade role.

Immigration Enforcement Concerns and Wildfire Prevention Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
California farm leaders are calling for a different approach to immigration enforcement, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.

GA Ag Experience Mobile Classroom and Wildfire Prevention Strategy

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is proud to announce its Georgia Ag Experience mobile classroom has officially visited all 159 counties, and the Public Lands Council thanked the Administration for the push to make the federal government’s wildfire prevention strategy more efficient.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

Another Georgia HPAI Confirmation and Ag Groups Welcome Trump

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced a second positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Elbert County, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.

'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition

The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.

Georgia Peanut Commission Nominations and American Ag Exports Down

The Agribusiness Update
Nominations for two board positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission coming up, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.

Southern Acreage Estimates and Farm Dog of the Year Contest

The Agribusiness Update
USDA is out with the latest crop acreage estimates for the Southern Region, and American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.