October 22, 2026 | By Josh McGill Alabama specialty crop growers are set to benefit from more than $660,000 in federal funding supporting 17 agricultural research, marketing and education projects across the state. The investment, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, will help strengthen Alabama’s fruit, vegetable, nursery and other specialty crop industries. The …
October 22, 2026 | By Josh McGill Georgia farmers will have several important agricultural policy issues to consider when voting in the November 3 general election. From a proposed constitutional amendment affecting farmland property taxes to statewide and congressional races, the election could influence policies affecting the state’s agricultural industry. Georgia Farm Bureau is encouraging agricultural producers to become informed …
October 22, 2026 | Florida Ag News | Josh McGill Florida farmers could soon receive significant property tax relief on agricultural equipment under a proposed constitutional amendment appearing on the November 3 ballot. Amendment 2 would eliminate annual tangible personal property taxes on qualifying agricultural equipment, potentially helping growers reduce operating expenses and reinvest more money into their farms. Listen …
New trade developments with China could create expanded opportunities for U.S. agriculture, including specialty crop producers, according to USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg. Speaking with AgNet Media, Lindberg said the new “30 for 30” framework between the United States and China builds on previous agreements covering U.S. soybeans and billions of dollars in additional …
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s 82nd Annual Convention brought growers and agricultural leaders together in Naples for three days focused not only on the issues facing Florida agriculture today, but also on preparing industry leaders for what comes next. From federal policy and geopolitical developments to consumer trends and leadership, this year’s convention tackled issues that can have a …
Landowners in Northeast Florida will have an opportunity to connect directly with agricultural, conservation and natural resource professionals during the upcoming Clay Landowners Workshop on Friday, September 11, in Green Cove Springs. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Godbold Extension Building off State Road 16. The event is designed for landowners in Clay …
AgroLiquid is expanding its presence in the Southeast with a new manufacturing facility in Lake City, Florida, designed to improve product availability and service for growers throughout the region. Nick Bancroft with AgroLiquid said the Lake City location expands the company’s nationwide manufacturing footprint with the goal of reaching growers within roughly two days from the time an order is …
A federal court ruling has created new uncertainty for agricultural employers who rely on the H-2A guestworker program, although growers should not expect an immediate change to the wages they are currently paying. A federal district court in California has ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2025 methodology for calculating H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates, commonly known as AEWRs, …
From trade and the Farm Bill to labor and food safety, several major policy issues facing specialty crop growers could see important developments in Washington over the coming months. Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner joined AgNet Media for an in-depth conversation about those issues and what they could mean for growers in Florida and across the nation’s …
After months of negotiations, Congress is preparing to take another significant step toward a new Farm Bill. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has scheduled a committee markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026 for Thursday morning. During the markup, senators will review the legislation, debate proposed amendments and decide whether to send the bill to the full Senate for …
