Category Archives: Agriculture News

New World Screwworm is Not a Food-Safety Concern
The Meat Institute is reassuring consumers that meat remains safe following the recent detection of New World Screwworm in a Texas calf. In a statement released after USDA confirmed the case, M...
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The Ag Center - Water Update Friday, June 5th
This is part two of the water update from The Ag Center.
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USDA Offers Help to Small Meat and Poultry Processors
The USDA plan is designed to help small meat and poultry processors expand operations, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve service to producers who rely on local processing facilities. Secretary Br...
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Food and Ag Groups Call for USMCA Renewal
The future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is drawing attention from agricultural groups across North America as the trade pact approaches its required six-year review this summer. Nearly 1...
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The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, June 4th
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FFA Members to Gather in Washington for National Leadership Conference
More than 1,800 FFA members and 250 chaperons will travel to Washington, D.C., this summer for the 2026 Washington Leadership Conference. This is considered one of the FFA Organization's premie...
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Farmer Outlook Falls as Input Costs Weigh on Ag Economy
A new survey reveals that farmers are less optimistic as rising input costs and financial uncertainty continued to pressure the farm economy. That's according to the latest Purdue University-CM...
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Farm Economy Faces Continued Pressure Despite Export Optimism
Financial pressures continue to challenge U.S. farmers as low commodity prices, rising input expenses and higher borrowing costs weigh on farm profitability. Agricultural economists say many pr...
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The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 2nd
Don York Jun 02, 2026

USDA Announces Cotton Plan to Bolster Demand
The Agriculture Department announced a new Great American Cotton Plan, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand for U.S.-grown cotton. USDA said the pla...
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