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California Farms Weather Labor Fears
California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
Gobble Gauge: U.S. Turkey Flock Shrinks Ahead of the Holidays
California Ag Today
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Georgia Invests in Rural Vets with 2026 Loan Repayment Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
Veterinarians can apply through October 15, 2025, to receive student loan assistance for serving rural Georgia communities.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Fewer Turkeys, Same Feast
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
IDWR water rights
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order.
IDWR water rights
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR agents work to bring all 743 water users into compliance with July Methodology Order; existing curtailment, mitigation activities.
New USDA Push Targets Rural Vet Shortage with Five-Step Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal efforts focus on funding, recruitment, and resources to strengthen animal health and the food supply.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
California Ag Today
High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.
USDA Unveils Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Tackle Shortage
California Ag Today
A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America’s rural communities.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Court Victory over AEWR Rule and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
A federal court in Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule, a major victory for Florida agriculture, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
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.
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.