USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award

Southeast Regional Ag News
The award recognizes exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production.

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.

Georgia Farmers Called to Lead

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

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.

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.

'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.

Florida CARES Nominations and Fuel Prices Remain Steady

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.

E15 Rule Overturned and 2021 Apple Man/Woman of the Year

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Circuit Court overturns 2019 rule permitting year-round E15, and nominations for 2021 Apple Man or Woman of the Year due July 30th.

Georgia Crop Acreage Higher and E15 Rule Overturned

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia crops acreage for corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans higher in 2021, and U.S. Court of Appeal overturns 2019 E15 year-round sales rule.

Alfafarmers take AFBF Award and Georgia Blueberry Commission Seat

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation scores impressive awards at AFBF virtual convention, and there's an open seat on the Georgia Blueberry Commission ... if you're interested.

Apple Grower of the Year Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Apple Grower of the Year deadline for nominations is Sunday, May 16th.