Category Archives: Agriculture News
California Moves on E15 Fuel
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state's Air Resources Board to expedite the approval of E15 in the state. California is currently the only ...
Cumulus Media Oct 29, 2024
Beef Industry Slams Dietary Guidelines Recommendations
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has deep concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's recommendations that replace protein like beef with beans, peas, and lentils. "The preview...
Cumulus Media Oct 24, 2024
Irrigation Water Research
One of the big challenges of irrigating crops is dealing with water sources containing salt.Over time, repeated irrigation from these sources lead to salt accumulation and damaging soil fertility.To h...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024
U.S. Loss Would Be South America’s Gain
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of rural communities. It shows that American-imposed tariffs wou...
Cumulus Media Oct 18, 2024
USDA Trade Mission to Thailand Might Benefit California
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will host its first-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, February 3-6, 2025.Current and potential exporters interested in participating should apply for con...
Cumulus Media Oct 16, 2024
Ag Equipment Sales Fall in September
Ag tractors sales dropped by 19% in September of this year across the country compared to September 2023. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says combine sales also fell during t...
Cumulus Media Oct 15, 2024
USDA Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
USDA is announcing an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers. This step continues USDA's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers fina...
Cumulus Media Oct 09, 2024
Lame Duck Session Seen as Last Chance to Save Farm Bill
The legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the Farm Bill passed uncer...
Cumulus Media Oct 07, 2024
Human Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Tulare County
In a news release, Tulare County Public Health announces that the department, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has co...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2024
Dairy Groups Call for End to Port Strike
The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council called on the administration to immediately intervene in the port labor strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports. The dairy orga...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2024
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