Category Archives: Agriculture News
California Grape Season Heats Up
The California table grape season is heating up just in time for the end of summer.Nearly two thirds of the crop is shipped after September first.In fact, the California Table Grape Commission says Se...
Cumulus Media Aug 27, 2024
Company Brings Virtual Fencing for Livestock
Halter, a New Zealand company, has brought its virtual fencing technology for livestock to the U.S. "Halter technology is a powerful system that helps users precisely manage pasture to lift the perfor...
Cumulus Media Aug 26, 2024
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
The Canadian Cattle Association hosted the third 2024 meeting with its North American counterparts, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and CNOG, their Mexican counterparts. The groups...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2024
Clean Fuels is Disappointed in the CARB Proposal
Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed disappointment in the California Air Resource Board's proposed amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). If adopted, these changes would impose caps on ...
Cumulus Media Aug 21, 2024
U.S. Beef Herd Rebuild Could Take Years
The U.S. beef cow inventory has fallen to its lowest level in more than 60 years. With no significant changes on the horizon that would quickly reverse the trend, rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd to ...
Cumulus Media Aug 20, 2024
Many Farmers Still Without Internet Access
Census of Agriculture data says American producers saw some improvement in internet access from 2017 to 2022. Across rural America, the percentage of farm operations or operator residences with intern...
Cumulus Media Aug 19, 2024
California Proposes Credit Cap on Renewable Diesel
Farm Policy News says the California Air Resources Board is proposing to cap the amount of renewable diesel made from soybean or canola oil that would qualify for the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard....
Cumulus Media Aug 16, 2024
USDA to Expand Beef Testing for Bird Flu
The USDA will expand slaughterhouse testing for H5N1 in beef entering the food supply as a part of its response plan to combat the ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle. Officials say the tests will begin ...
Cumulus Media Aug 15, 2024
Million Dollar State Grant For Westlands Water District
Westlands Water District is announcing that The California Department of Water Resources is awarding the district the $1,000,000 grant.That money is part of DWR's Flood Diversion Recharge Initiative.T...
Cumulus Media Aug 14, 2024
USDA Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council.USDA is also seeking nominations for Council ...
Cumulus Media Aug 13, 2024
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.4.2025
Do you support the new $100 surcharge for foreign visitors (aged 16+) at Yosemite and other popular national parks, in addition to regular entry fees?
Yes, I support it – It helps fund park maintenance and manage tourism
No, I oppose it – It’s unfair and could discourage international visitors
Unsure/Need more info
Only if revenue directly improves conservation and visitor experience
Voting Ends: Dec 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM




