Category Archives: Agriculture News

The Ag Center – Water Update for Thursday, June 5th
Cumulus Media Jun 05, 2025
Farmers Set to Lose Billions Without Tax Cut Extension
If Congress doesn't extend current tax provisions, America's farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay up to $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. Tax relief enacted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and J...
Cumulus Media Jun 04, 2025
Prices Received by Farmers Drop
The USDA's April Prices Received Index fell 3.6% from March but was higher by 12% year-over-year. The livestock production index fell eight percent in April compared to the prior month, but was still ...
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 3rd
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2025
USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of congressionally-mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire...
Cumulus Media Jun 02, 2025
White House Commission Report Worries Farmers
President Trump's Make America Healthy Again Commission released an expected report, blaming several factors for causing chronic illnesses, especially in children. According to Axios, the highly antic...
Cumulus Media May 23, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, May 22nd
Cumulus Media May 22, 2025
Survey Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible....
Cumulus Media May 22, 2025
USDA Launches Small Family Farms Policy
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins released a set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. Her initial proposals are a comprehensive set of policy solutions aimed...
Cumulus Media May 21, 2025
Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years
Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ...
Cumulus Media May 19, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 2.20.26
Which is riskier for the U.S. right now in dealing with Iran:
Taking action
Not taking action
Both are equally risky
Neither — the risks are being overstated
Not sure / need more information
Voting Ends: Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM




