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Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Barb wire flags
Idaho Ag Today
Barbed wire, or any wire fence for that manner, can be hard to see and may be a liability to unsuspecting animals or people who are traveling at fast speeds...but!
Congressional Calls for a New Farm BIll and U.S.-China Trade Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is calling for the Farm Bill to get done, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations.
Florida Farm Bureau Honored for Powerful Mental Health Campaign
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida took home top honors from the American Farm Bureau Federation for its work on the “It’s OK Toolkit,” a mental health awareness initiative developed for Sumter County Farm Bureau.
$59 million U of I grant
Idaho Ag Today
The future status of a $59 million grant University of Idaho received to help Idaho farmers implement “climate-smart” practices is uncertain.
Beano for Cows
Idaho Ag Today
A novel feed ingredient can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
New Appointments Signal Optimism for Florida Citrus Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new and returning members to the Florida Citrus Commission, the board guiding the state’s citrus policies and programs. With strong support from Tallahassee and signs of a promising bloom, industry leaders are hopeful for a fruitful season ahead.
South Carolina Joins Southern Peanut Farmers Federation
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation expands to include South Carolina, uniting five Southeastern states under one voice. Together, these states produce over 70% of the nation's peanuts and are strengthening their collaboration on research, leadership, and advocacy.
Your Voice, Their Research: Help Shape the Future of Ranching
California Ag Today
The California Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging ranchers to complete a new survey focused on herd health and management decisions. Your anonymous input will help guide university research, Extension programs, and educational materials for the next generation.
Suburban sprawl Strategy
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho is in a real fix. For whatever reason, people from Seattle Portland LA are stampeding into our state in unprecedented numbers.
Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
Georgia Port Jobs and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships
The Agribusiness Update
Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full-or-part-time jobs across the state, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.
Ag must be engaged
Idaho Ag Today
“The Changing Face of Agriculture” was the theme of this year’s Idaho Ag Summit.
Zippy Duvall on Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says most understand tariffs and tariff threats are part of the game, but that doesn’t make it any easier.
Broken Immigration Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Concerns are growing for farm workers and ag employers over the recent arrests of illegal immigrants across the country.
Broken Immigration System Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Concerns are growing for farm workers and ag employers over the recent arrests of illegal immigrants across the country.
January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
Determining the Best Wildfire Strategy
California Ag Today
A new bill, approved by the U.S. House on Wednesday is from California’s own, Representative David Valadao and could update technology used to fight wildfires from the sky.