North Carolina Bird Flu and Farm Bill Extension Does Little

The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina ag officials say nearly 9,500 turkeys at a Wayne County breeder operation have tested positive for bird flu, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.

Southern Thanksgiving Costs Ease, Thanks to Our Growers

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new look at Thanksgiving prices highlights both savings for Southern families and the steady resilience of the region’s farmers.

Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau names Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina as the second winner of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.

Southern Voices in Agriculture: Share Your Story

Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals across the Southeast are encouraged to take part in the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open through March 31.

Florida Commissioner Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Proposals

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Commissioner’s office outlines key provisions in the 2026 Florida Farm Bill aimed at agriculture, public safety, and consumer protection.

Idaho potato days

Idaho Ag Today
In September Idaho Potato Days 2025 was held at Kleiner Park in Meridian.

Cooler Greenhouses, Lower Costs: UC Davis’ New Film Technology

California Ag Today
A multilayer “Cool-Cover” could help California growers save water and energy while protecting yields.

N.C. Needs More Helene Aid and U.S. India Trade Talks

The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is preparing to deliver his latest federal budget request, calling on Congress to provide more aid, and the U.S. and India are stepping up talks to resolve their trade tensions.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.

North Carolina Disaster Funds and Food Animal Vet Shortage

The Agribusiness Update
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture sent out the first round of checks to farmers through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.

S.C. Commissioner School for Ag and Australia to Accept U.S. Beef

The Agribusiness Update
It's like a summer prep school for future farmers from around the country, and it just wrapped up its 2025 session at Clemson University, and for the first time in more than two decades, Australia will accept shipments of fresh and frozen U.S. beef.

Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds

The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.

New Heat-Tolerant Peanut Genes Could Boost Yields Across the Southeast

Southeast Regional Ag News
Clemson researchers identify a genetic marker that may help peanut plants thrive in rising temperatures.

Prescribed Burn Limits and Immigration Raid Reversal

The Agribusiness Update
“Prescribed burns” may soon be limited due to climate change and high temperatures, and the Department of Homeland Security reverses guidance on immigration raids at farms, hotels, and restaurants.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for

Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.

Embracing Biofuels Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Restoring the Renewable Fuel Standard is a big priority for

Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor.

Farmers Urge Action on Ag Labor Shortages

Southeast Regional Ag News
North Carolina grower Faylene Whitaker shares with Congress how H-2A workers keep her farm running. She says without them, there would be no workforce—and no harvest.

Tax Relief and Federal Aid on the Way for Farmers Hit by Hurricane Helene

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s governor has signed off on tax breaks for producers recovering from Hurricane Helene, helping keep more federal disaster relief in farmers’ pockets. With federal dollars set to start flowing soon, Southeast ag producers may finally see some much-needed relief.

California Wolf Attacks Rise and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
With California wolf populations growing and livestock attacks on the rise, the state will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.