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Idaho Potato Museum
Idaho Ag Today
The first potatoes grown in Idaho were planted in northern Idaho by Rev. Henry Spaulding.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Quagga wars continue
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Department of Agriculture treated the invasive species Quagga muscles in the fall of 2023 and 2024. Now they’re back once again.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Sugarbeets pay the bills
Idaho Ag Today
Sugarbeets are a unique, humble crop that pays the bills for a lot of Idaho farms.
Early Peanut Introduction Helps Kids Avoid Allergies, Study Finds
California Ag Today
New research shows early peanut feeding dramatically reduces allergy risk, a breakthrough for California parents and pediatricians.
Quagga War
Idaho Ag Today
In 2023 an infestation of quagga mussels was found in the Snake River near Twin Falls.
Almond Hulls Find New Purpose in Food Innovation
California Ag Today
The Almond Board of California explores how almond hulls can move from dairy feed to valuable, food-safe ingredients.
Peanut Allergies Plummet as “Early and Often” Feeding Advice Pays Off
Southeast Regional Ag News
New research finds early peanut introduction helps tens of thousands of children avoid allergies.
Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Targets Montebello Region
California Ag Today
State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.
Growing Forward: Alabama and Florida Boost Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
New investments and land preservation strengthen farms across the Southeast.
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops
California Ag Today
A first-of-its-kind resource gives growers in the Western U.S. customized cover-crop recommendations based on their goals, soil, and climate.
NW Cherries - Final Numbers
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry growers here in the Pacific Northwest wound up topping early season estimates for what turned out to be one of their more productive seasons.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.
Shutdown Timing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Depending on how soon the government shutdown ends, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it has the potential to impact next year’s crops for farmers across the country.
Football, Farming, and Southern Pride Collide in Statesboro
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Georgia Department of Agriculture brings back the Georgia Grown Bowl, blending college football excitement with a celebration of the South’s farming roots.
China’s Soybean Shift Sends Ripples Through U.S. Agriculture
California Ag Today
A sharp decline in U.S. soybean exports to China highlights global trade shifts that could impact farm income far beyond the Midwest.