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GFB Commodity Award and Summer Dessert Fruits
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau presented Representative Lynn Smith with its 2026 GFB Commodity Award, and the summer abundance of U.S.-grown produce makes it the perfect time to enjoy fruit pies and other desserts.
What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
California Farm Bureau Earns National Communications Honors
California Ag Today
State recognized among the nation’s top Farm Bureaus for agriculture communications
WAEF Celebrates Students
Fruit Grower Report
It been a fantastic few weeks for many future college students from the tree fruit industry who are about to realize their dreams.
Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.
AFBF on Farm Bill Markup and Farmers Spend More on Diesel
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the release of Senate farm bill text and a scheduled markup by the Senate Ag Committee, and a new study found U.S. farmers spent $1.4 billion MORE on diesel fuel during the 2025–26 planting season than they did last season.
Idaho Goldbacks
Idaho Ag Today
This past March the first Idaho Goldbacks were issued. A Goldback is a physical gold note containing real 24 karat gold.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
The award recognizes exceptional environmental stewardship in poultry and egg production.
USPOULTRY Opens Nominations for 2027 Environmental Excellence Award
California Ag Today
Family-owned poultry and egg operations have until October 23 to submit nominations.
National Award Seeks California's Veteran Farmers
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau honors veterans who have transitioned from military service to agriculture.
AgWest Farm Credit Awards and China's U.S. Soybean Purchases Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgWest Farm Credit is awarding over $3 million to 48 organizations in communities throughout the West, and China sharply reduced soybean imports from the U.S. in June, while purchases from Brazil continued to climb.
Wolf Attack Relief and Building Corn Demand
The Agribusiness Update
The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife awarded California Farm Bureau $1.1 million for payments to ranchers who’ve lost livestock due to wolf attacks, and the NCGA released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand for new domestic and international markets.
National Award Seeks California Veterans in Agriculture
California Ag Today
The winning applicant will receive a $10,000 prize and national recognition from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Georgia Junior National Livestock Show and Ag Exports to Iran Possible
The Agribusiness Update
For the 15th year, Georgia Farm Bureau rewarded the 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who showed the top animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.
AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.
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.
Potato Wart Threat in PEI
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island following the latest case of Potato Wart disease.
Specialty Crop Block Grant
Idaho Ag Today
Some things states and specialty crop stakeholders should know about this year's USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
Seed Treatments
Idaho Ag Today
At the moment a seed is planted, seed treatments play a crucial role by providing protection against diseases, insects, and nematode pressure.