Category Archives: Agriculture News

San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit
The San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit is set for May 20th and 21st at Fresno State that will convene state leaders, regional water agencies, policymakers and stakeholders to review recent stu...
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Lawmakers Question USDA Research Reorganization Plans
Senator Amy Klobuchar and 23 other senators are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's planned reorganization of its Research, Education and Economics mission area, saying ...
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Senate Prepares to Take Up House-Passed Farm Bill
Senate lawmakers are beginning work on the next phase of the 2026 farm bill after the House approved its version last week, setting up negotiations over commodity programs, conservation funding...
Don York May 14, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Pistachio Update for Thursday, May 14th
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Cinco de Mayo Sets Record Volume Avocado Demand
Record volumes of avocados moved through U.S. markets ahead of Cinco de Mayo this year, driven by strong supplies from Mexico and California and aggressive retail promotions tied to the holiday...
Don York May 13, 2026 foto-pixel.web.de / Depositphotos.com

DOJ Continuing Investigation into Alleged Meatpacking Antitrust Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into possible antitrust violations in the beef packing industry, prompting renewed calls from ranching groups for greater compet...
Don York May 12, 2026 elnariz / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodities Update for Tuesday, May 12th
Don York May 12, 2026

DOJ Reaches Meat Price-Fixing Settlement
The U.S. Department of Justice and six states have reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against data company Agri Stats. It's a move federal officials say could help lower meat price...
Don York May 11, 2026 elnariz / Depositphotos.com

Concerns Grow Over the Cost of Fertilizers
Fertilizer prices have climbed sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, raising concerns about higher production costs for U.S. farmers in the years ahead. Analysts say nitrog...
Don York May 08, 2026 alonesdj / Depositphotos.com

Organic Dairy Producers Sue Federal Government
Organic dairy farmers are taking legal action against the federal government, arguing that current milk pricing rules unfairly disadvantage their operations. National Beef Wire reports members ...
Don York May 07, 2026 crewcut / Depositphotos.com
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