Category Archives: Agriculture News

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, December 12th
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2024

California Farm Dog of the Year
A 9-year-old Australian Shepherd who guards her family's Madera ranch animals from predators is the California Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year winner.Besides the title, the dog named Aussie earns a $...
Cumulus Media Dec 10, 2024

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 10th
Cumulus Media Dec 10, 2024
Researchers Concerned About H5N1 Bird Flu Turning Into a Greater Threat
While there has been no sign of person-to-person spread of bird flu, researchers now say that a single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus could enhance the virus' ability to attach to human ce...
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2024
USDA Increasing Replant Payments
USDA is boosting support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative will provide financial ass...
Cumulus Media Dec 06, 2024
Federal Court Strikes Down Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act ownership reporting requirements that included America's farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. The court held the CTA...
Cumulus Media Dec 05, 2024
Farmer Outlook Highest Since 2021
Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 30 points to 145. That's the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. The Future Expectat...
Cumulus Media Dec 04, 2024
Partnership to Support Ag Career Pipeline
Farm Foundation and the National 4-H Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a focus on collaboration in leadership, education, and youth workforce readiness for young people. The t...
Cumulus Media Dec 03, 2024
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump's nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. Greer was an aide in the office during Trump's first term and will help steer the incoming president's trade agenda. A ...
Cumulus Media Dec 02, 2024
Trump Picks Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Donald Trump chose Brooke Rollins as his nominee for the next Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins is a graduate of Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in agric...
Cumulus Media Nov 26, 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




