The Trump administration says there won’t be a crackdown on pesticide use in the U.S. Politico says that’s despite a report from the Make America Healthy Again Committee that called crop protection products dangerous to people’s health. During a recent policy roundtable in Washington, D.C., seven out of the ten speakers mentioned how important pesticides…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
New USDA Plan Will Boost Meat and Poultry Safety
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new comprehensive plan to boost USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness. She spoke during the opening of USDA’s new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. The Plan will better position USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, which is responsible for ensuring meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and…… MORE
The Ag Center – Almond Industry Update for Thursday, July 17th
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Veterinarians Head to Capitol Hill
Hundreds of veterinary professionals will meet with senators, representatives, and their staffs on Thursday to advocate for legislation that will help address the emerging threat of illicit xylazine while preserving access to the animal sedative. They’ll also be discussing ways to boost the retention of veterinarians in rural and underserved communities. As part of the…… MORE
Farm Bureau Extends Top Dog Registration Deadline
Farmers have until July 25th to submit nominations for the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. It’s the eighth year of the contest that celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. The grand prize winner gets a year’s worth…… MORE
The Ag Center – Commodity Report for Tuesday, July 15th
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Labor Outlook Concerns Grow
Declining labor force participation, lower birth rates and a collapse in net migration are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply. The looming labor shortage could begin to weigh on businesses and strain economic growth as soon as later this year, according to a new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. With the labor supply…… MORE
California Sued By Feds Over High Food Prices
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Trump administration filed the lawsuit to nullify California regulations which the administration believes are driving up food prices nationwide. The filing takes aim at three California laws, including Proposition 12, dictating farming practices for eggs and pork. In practice, Prop 12 forces farmers around the country to adopt California’s production standards…… MORE
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Economic Alarm Regarding Tariffs
All summer, Farmers for Free Trade has been on the road and holding events called Tariff Town Halls in half a dozen states. The events all brought together farmers, business leaders, economists, and trade experts to spotlight how newly-imposed tariffs are already harming the communities that grow and make American-made products that power local economies…… MORE
The Ag Center – Water Update for Thursday, July 10th
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