What’s Hitchhiking Into the Southeast?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists say invasive pests are arriving through trade, travel, nursery stock, and shipments.

Farm Bankruptcy Higher and USDA Combats Foodborne Illness

The Agribusiness Update
More U.S. farms filed for bankruptcy in the first three months of 2025 than during the entire 2024 calendar year, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to boost USDA’s efforts combatting foodborne illness.

Delisting of Wolves and Economic Concerns Growing

The Agribusiness Update
A bill moving through the House would delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.

More Peanuts - Corn in 2025 and Economic Concerns Growing

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are expected to plant more peanuts and corn in 2025, while cotton acres are forecast to decline, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.

AHA Moment in Agriculture Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done.

AHA Moment in Agriculture Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Are farmers ready for the future? Are they going to be able to keep up technologically with all of the changes in the way things are done.

Pests and the Public Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to battling invasive pests, YOU are a major player in finding them, reporting them, and in the end, eradicating or controlling them.

Pests and the Public Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to battling invasive pests, YOU are a major player in finding them, reporting them, and in the end, eradicating or controlling them.

Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing

The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.

Pests and the Public Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.

Pests and the Public Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.

CA Approves Avaunt eVo Insect Control From FMC for Tree Nuts

California Ag Today
A new insect control has received a supplemental label in California… targeting codling moth, navel orange worm, and peach twig borer in tree nuts.

Curious Plot expert issa Qandah joins us to expand on that.

Tractor-Combine Sales Higher and Bonnie Approved as USDA Undersecretary

The Agribusiness Update
Tractor and combine sales move higher, and Robert Bonnie approved as new USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.

Consumers Today Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The only constant is change in the Fruit Growing business and the Produce Marketing Association is fully aware of the changes at every step along the supply chain.

Consumers Today Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The only constant is change in the Fruit Growing business and the Produce Marketing Association is fully aware of the changes at every step along the supply chain.

Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention

The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.

WA Wine Industry Rapid Growth Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about what makes Washington's wine industry different from California's.

WA Wine Industry Rapid Growth Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about what makes Washington's wine industry different from California's.

Beef-Pork Exports Down and 4-H Applauds Broadband Infrastructure

The Agribusiness Update
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below last year's rapid pace, and National 4-H applauds Biden's Build Back Better plan that includes rural broadband.

ASF Spreading in China and RFA Likes Year-Round E15

The Agribusiness Update
The cases of African Swine Fever in China continues to spread, and RFA welcomes EPA's rule allowing year-round sale of 15% ethanol gas.