Category Archives: Agriculture News
Nominations Open for Farm Dog of the Year
Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. It's the seventh year of the contest, supported by Ne...
Cumulus Media May 03, 2024
Lawmakers Want To Delist A Predator From The Endangered Species Act
Currently it's illegal for California ranchers to shoot a gray wolf if attacking their cattle.But a just passed house bill might change that.The "Trust the Science Act" would remove the gray wolf from...
Cumulus Media May 02, 2024
House Ag Chair Releases Farm Bill Draft
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson (R-PA) shared his title-by-title overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill. He called the legislation a product that happen...
Cumulus Media May 01, 2024
Government to Test Ground Beef in Bird-Flu States
The U.S. government announced it will collect samples of ground beef from retail stores in the states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle. Reuters says the government is confident that the meat...
Cumulus Media Apr 30, 2024
Colombia Restricts U.S. Beef Imports Due To Bird Flu Virus
Colombia has become the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to HPAI infections in dairy cattle. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says there is "no scientific basis" for the restrictions. "C...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2024
USDA Requires Bird Flu Testing for Moving Dairy Cattle Across State Lines
The Department of Agriculture is going to mandate testing for bird flu in dairy cattle that cross state lines. The move is to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat of avian influenza. Be...
Cumulus Media Apr 25, 2024
Drone Operators Urged to Give Right of Way
The U.S agricultural industry is entering the growing season, which means things will get busy. The National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitu...
Cumulus Media Apr 24, 2024
Fresno Irrigation District Meetings Scheduled
The Fresno Irrigation District is hosting three grower meetings to give updates on the current water supply conditions according to a FID news release.Those updates cover: FID's Recharge Efforts in 20...
Cumulus Media Apr 23, 2024
Golden State Big Part of USDA Trade Mission to India
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross along with various farm organizations from California are joining a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to New Delhi, India ...
Cumulus Media Apr 22, 2024
USDA Announces New Financial Access Tools and Resources
The USDA has a new Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers who help other producers access USDA disaster assistance and farm loan programs...
Cumulus Media Apr 19, 2024
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.5.2025
Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use for kids under 16. Should the U.S. adopt a similar policy?
Yes, it’s necessary for child safety
No, parents should decide
Not sure
Voting Ends: Dec 7, 2025 | 7:00 PM




