Category Archives: Agriculture News

Disappointment with the House Farm Bill Passage
Some farm and advocacy groups are voicing strong disappointment following House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, arguing the legislation fails to meet the needs of ...
Don York May 04, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

USDA Wants More Farmers Included in Surveys
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation raised concerns about data reliability. Officials say response rates for the agency's Ma...
Don York Apr 24, 2026 Dreamframer / Depositphotos.com

FAA Steps Up Enforcement of Ag Drone Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers increasingly relying on unmanned aircraft for crop managemen...
Don York Apr 23, 2026 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center News for Thursday, April 23rd
Don York Apr 23, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Labor Shortages Persist for Specialty Crop Growers
Labor shortages continue to challenge U.S. specialty crop growers, raising concerns about production, harvest timing and rising costs across the sector. According to The New York Times, some cr...
Don York Apr 22, 2026 zenpix / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodities Report for Tuesday, April 21st
Don York Apr 21, 2026

U.S. to Use Tariff Funds to Offset High Fertilizer Prices
The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agricultu...
Don York Apr 21, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

USDA Secretary Rollins Urges Expansion of Key Farm Funding Tool
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is calling on Congress to increase the borrowing authority of a key federal funding mechanism used to support farmers during economic stress. Rollins says t...
Don York Apr 20, 2026 kmiragaya / Depositphotos.com

Senators Introduce Bill Aimed at Stabilizing Farm Labor Costs
U.S. Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and several Republican colleagues have introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing agricultural labor costs and providing greater certainty for farmers. ...
Don York Apr 17, 2026 rinderart / Depositphotos.com

USDA Reminds Producers About Conservation, Financial Program Deadlines
The USDA is reminding farmers and landowners of key upcoming deadlines for conservation and financial assistance programs, while also opening an additional opportunity under the Continuous Cons...
Don York Apr 16, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com
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