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Land O'Lakes and Microsoft AI Plan and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens
The Agribusiness Update
Land O'Lakes and Microsoft announced a multiyear strategic plan and their shared commitment to agricultural innovation, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.
Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau names Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina as the second winner of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.
Avocados and Wildfires and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Lessons learned from destructive California wildfires have given avocado growers a fighting chance to save their orchards, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Perdue Into Nat'l Ag Hall of Fame and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue is now a member of the National Agriculture Hall of Fame, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
FSA Reopening
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA recently announced that Farm Service Agency offices will reopen despite the ongoing stalemate in funding the federal government.
Georgia Peanut Bank Week and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association joined forces this week to promote the 49th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.
Gov't Shutdown Week 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, while pressure builds for emergency farm aid and a deal to reopen China to U.S. soybeans.
Georgia Governor in South America and Farm Bankruptcies Soaring
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and others spent the last week of August in Brazil and Argentina meeting with business and ag leaders, and Farm bankruptcies as of July have exceeded those for all of 2024.
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.
FL Elderberries in the DC Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida farmers Chase and Amber Cannady take their homegrown harvest to Washington, D.C. for the Great American Farmers Market.
Vietnamese Textile Execs Get a Firsthand Look at U.S. Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
A week on the ground helped strengthen trade ties and highlight what makes U.S. cotton stand out.
U.S.-Japan Trade Deal and National Farm Safety and Health Week
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says the U.S. and Japan reached a deal in which the U.S. reduces its reciprocal tariff rate in exchange for increased market access, and National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is quickly approaching with the theme, "Safety First, Avoid the Worst."
Great American Farmers Market to Take Over the National Mall
Southeast Regional Ag News
A weeklong celebration of food, farming, and the folks who feed America kicks off August 3.
Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
Canada Cancels Tax and Screwworm Getting Closer
The Agribusiness Update
Canada canceled a digital service tax on U.S. tech companies in order to preserve trade talks with President Trump, and a new case of New World screwworm appeared last week, only 160 miles from the Mexico-U.S. border.
Orwellian drones
Idaho Ag Today
Arthur Erickson is co-founder of Hylio Agro Drones, a company that develops and manufactures agri drones in the U.S.
Trump Reconsiders Immigration and May Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is again considering how to shield America’s agricultural industry from his immigration crackdown, and USDA report says May egg output dropped year over year, as did the number of total egg layers in the U.S.
Peanut Board Tackles Allergy Awareness with Compassion and Clarity
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Peanut Board’s new video series aims to simplify peanut allergy education and support families with clear, science-based guidance. The campaign brings empathy into the conversation while protecting the future of the industry.