The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has extended the deadline for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge to June 15th. Now in year number 12, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural…… MORE
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Bayer May Seek Escape from Costly Roundup Litigation
Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosate business. In the US, there is no broad protection for producers of pesticides, so manufacturers can comply with the…… MORE
California School Food Bill Concerns
There’s growing concern that AB 1264 which seeks to create more healthy school lunches may negatively impact California farmers. KMJ Ag Director Don York reports.… MORE
Farmer Outlook Reaches Four-Year High
Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index reached 158, ten points above April. Farmers were more optimistic about current conditions and future expectations. The Current Conditions Index climbed five points to 146, and the Future Expectations Index jumped 12 points to 164.…… MORE
The Ag Center – Water Update for Thursday, June 5th
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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 Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of this year, which would lead to tax increases for almost…… MORE
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 18% above last year. The crop production index rose 4.9% from March but was down 1.1% from last year. Ag producers saw…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 3rd
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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 events in 2023 and/or 2024. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is leveraging existing Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) data to streamline payment calculations and expedite relief. Emergency relief…… MORE
