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Holiday Celebrations Meet Summer Fire Risk
Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent rains have helped, but dry conditions still linger in parts of the region heading into the Fourth of July.
The Value of Land
Farm of the Future
LandTrust encourages rural land owners to see the value of their land in a different way.
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.
Veteran Farmers Encouraged to Apply for National Recognition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The national award recognizes excellence in farming and community leadership among military veterans.
Study Identifies Key Support Needs for Women in Agriculture
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
California Summit Focuses on Farm-Based Tourism
California Ag Today
The Sept. 23–25 event will bring together growers, tourism leaders, and policymakers to share ideas for expanding agritourism.
Plastic Film Mulch Recycled and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it dumped into landfills, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Great American Cotton Plan and USMCA Worries
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the Great American Cotton Plan, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.
Southeast Processors Could Qualify for Grants Up to $2 Million
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is making $60 million available through its latest Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Women in Agriculture Looking to Take the Next Step
Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farm Bureau Federation research finds strong interest in skills development, business training, and leadership opportunities.
More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets
California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.
Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.
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.
New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.
Farm Bill Veterinary Support and EPA Fungicide Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
The new farm bill passed in the House includes key provisions supporting veterinary medicine, animal health, and public safety, and EPA releases draft Fungicide Strategy and is seeking public input as part of a 60-day comment period.
Schiff’s Farm Bill Vision
California Ag Today
The California senator is pushing for stronger specialty crop support, rural investment, and Proposition 12 protections.
Fertilizer availability
Idaho Ag Today
An announcement of long term efforts to address low fertilizer supplies and increased fertilizer prices.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force and Dems Push for Farm Bill Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force will host its annual Smoke Summit on Monday, June 8, and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill.