Category Archives: Agriculture News

Beef Prices Predicted to Keep Climbing in 2026
Beef prices are projected to continue increasing in 2026 as U.S. beef production continues to decline, with no obvious signs of rebuilding the cattle herd. That comes from John Lovett of the Un...
Don York Dec 31, 2025 Rayroze / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - News Update for Wednesday, December 31st
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Drone Ban Could Impact Farmers
The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Poli...
Don York Dec 30, 2025
The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 30th
Don York Dec 30, 2025

UC Researchers Develop Small-Scale Food Recycling System
Scientists at the University of California-Riverside have developed a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer. The system uses black soldier flies, w...
Don York Dec 29, 2025 Tommoh21 / Depositphotos.com

2026 Pet Lover's Spay & Neuter Grant Program Open
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award grants under the Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program. CDFA anticipates...
Liz Kern Dec 23, 2025

Lawmakers Propose Additional Aid for Farmers
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program...
Don York Dec 19, 2025 Alexandrumusuc / Depositphotos.com

Railroad Merger Loses Union Support
A proposed merger worth up to $85 billion between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads lost the support of two unions that represent over 50% of the affected workers. The AP reports...
Don York Dec 18, 2025 Charlieb / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, December 18th
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USDA Launching Final Phase of Ag Resource Management Study
Beginning later this month, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. The a...
Don York Dec 17, 2025
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