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California Wildfire Priorities and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
In 2017, as dozens of wildfires ravaged California’s wine country, UC-Davis, researcher Natalia Pinzón witnessed the devastation firsthand, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Expanded Hurricane Coverage Coming for 2027 Crop Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent USDA insurance update broadens access to hurricane and tropical storm protection for farmers across much of the Southeast.
New World Screwworm Not a Surprise
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New World Screwworm made its way into the U.S. last week, but National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall says his group was not caught by surprise at the announcement.
Creative Water Technology and Protein Label Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers’ increasingly urgent need to reduce water use has attracted new businesses and more creative solutions for recycling wastewater, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.
Southeast Drought Conditions and Protein Label Changes
The Agribusiness Update
A large part of Southeast farm country is dry as farmers plant crops this spring, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has endorsed new bipartisan legislation aimed at clarifying how alternative protein products are labeled.
Below Normal Hurricane Season and Dems Push for Farm Bill Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Florida residents should prepare for a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill.
2026 Hurricane Outlook: Encouraging, Not Carefree
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau highlights a below-normal forecast and practical steps for producers.
Southeast on Alert for Fire and Drought
Southeast Regional Ag News
Southeastern states are seeing heightened wildfire risk and agricultural impacts tied to ongoing dry weather.
Tough Jobs - Tough Times
Fruit Grower Report
Family farming has always been a challenging job through the generations but in recent years here in Washington state, the challenges have escalated.
Cold Snap Brings Regional Reminder for Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Livestock care, storm planning, and food safety top the list as winter weather spreads.
When Climate Meets the Field
California Ag Today
UC ANR invites growers and community members to a dynamic workshop on climate impacts, preparedness, and smart farming strategies.
GFB Young Farmers and Ranchers and SNAP Food Purchasing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Winners of the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers 2025 competitive events prepare for national competitions at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, andUSDA approves stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy.
Meet Screwworm.gov
California Ag Today
USDA launches Screwworm.gov to centralize federal information and support Secretary Rollins’ whole-of-government plan to combat the New World screwworm.
A New Hub in the Screwworm Fight
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA launches Screwworm.gov to centralize federal information and support Secretary Rollins’ whole-of-government plan to combat the New World screwworm.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
U.S.-Japan Trade Deal and National Farm Safety and Health Week
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says the U.S. and Japan reached a deal in which the U.S. reduces its reciprocal tariff rate in exchange for increased market access, and National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is quickly approaching with the theme, "Safety First, Avoid the Worst."
Storm-Ready Starts Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
A practical hurricane prep and recovery guide—especially for cotton producers in the Southeast.
Plan Before the Panic: Crisis Management for Ag Operations
California Ag Today
A new AgSafe webinar helps California ag employers turn crisis plans into action.
Port Fee Estimates for Chinese Vessels and Cattle on Feed Report
The Agribusiness Update
A new report estimates the recently imposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels could increase shipping costs for American ag exporters, and USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report says cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market totaled 11.4 million on June 1.