Category Archives: Agriculture News
Pork Producers Disappointed in Failure to Address Cal Prop 12
The National Pork Producers Council issued a statement after Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow unveiled the Senate Democrats' 2024 Farm Bill text. While NPPC appreciates Chairman Stabenow's efforts to p...
Cumulus Media Nov 20, 2024
CDC Calling for More H5N1 Testing of Dairy Farm Employees
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that some dairy farm employees showed signs of infection, even when they didn't report feeling sick. The CDC concluded that more bir...
Cumulus Media Nov 11, 2024
Ag Greenhouse Emissions Drop
Farming activities in the U.S. accounted for 10.5% of America's greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. From 2021 to 2022, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased from 681.6 to 663.6 million metric ...
Cumulus Media Nov 07, 2024
Farmer Outlook Bounces Back
October provided a surprising pre-election bounce in farmer sentiment as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 115, 27 points above the September index. The biggest driver of...
Cumulus Media Nov 06, 2024
Lame-Duck Farm Bill Will be Difficult
While the lame-duck session of Congress represents one last chance at a farm bill, industry experts say it would require compromise on a number of tricky issues. Farm Policy News says it would require...
Cumulus Media Nov 05, 2024
CDFA Promotes Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture making available $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program.According to a CDFA news rel...
Cumulus Media Nov 04, 2024
Broiler Industry Provides 1.4 Million Jobs, $450 Billion Impact
The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, the National Chicken Council, the National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an economic impact study of the poultry industry. The report ...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2024
Ag Research Technology Center Breaks Ground at UC Davis
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for a new location as the USDA's Agricultural Research Service broke ground for a modernized facility. The new structure will consolidate all th...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2024
California Moves on E15 Fuel
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state's Air Resources Board to expedite the approval of E15 in the state. California is currently the only ...
Cumulus Media Oct 29, 2024
Beef Industry Slams Dietary Guidelines Recommendations
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has deep concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's recommendations that replace protein like beef with beans, peas, and lentils. "The preview...
Cumulus Media Oct 24, 2024
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