Category Archives: Agriculture News
Farm Equipment Sales Continue Slump
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, sales of agricultural tractors and combines fell in the United States during December 2024 compared to the previous year. U.S. sa...
Cumulus Media Jan 14, 2025
Government Help Might Not Offset Farm Income Losses
Researchers are still projecting negative returns for grain producers even after assistance from Washington, highlighting the extent of the downturn in the agricultural industry. U.S. farmers and ranc...
Cumulus Media Jan 12, 2025
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
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




