Category Archives: Agriculture News
Bird Flu Causes First Human Death
A 65-year-old with underlying medical conditions has succumbed to avian influenza, the first human death from bird flu in the United States. Food Safety News says the patient was exposed to non-commer...
Cumulus Media Jan 09, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report on the Almond Market for Thursday, January 9
Cumulus Media Jan 09, 2025
Farmer Outlook Drifts Lower
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in DecemberFarmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producer...
Cumulus Media Jan 08, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report on Dairy & Beef Markets for Tuesday, January 7
Cumulus Media Jan 07, 2025
Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Deadline Extended
The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for t...
Cumulus Media Jan 06, 2025
Sheep Industry Offers Lots of Education
The American Lamb Board's 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations. They're encouraging...
Cumulus Media Jan 06, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 31
Cumulus Media Dec 31, 2024
First Ever Ammonia Carbon Intensity Verification Program
The Fertilizer Institute is launching the Verified Ammonia Carbon Intensity program, a voluntary certification of the carbon footprint of ammonia production at a specific facility. It's the first prog...
Cumulus Media Dec 31, 2024

The Ag Center Commodity Report on Interest Rates for Monday, December 30
Cumulus Media Dec 30, 2024
Study and Public Comments Center on the Pesticide Paraquat in California
The Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a news release that outlines two preliminary scientific reports following a review of human health and ecotoxicology studies on paraquat use in California...
Cumulus Media Dec 30, 2024
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.11.2025
Do you support Fresno County’s new ordinance limiting the number of registered sex offenders allowed to live in a single-family home to six, with fines up to $50,000 for violations?
Yes, I support the ordinance
No, I oppose the ordinance
No, it should be less than six
Not sure
Voting Ends: Dec 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM




