Category Archives: Agriculture News
USDA Launches Pilot Beef-Grading Program
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through USDA's official beef quality grading and certification. The Remot...
Cumulus Media Jan 19, 2024
Millions of Birds Die During Two Years of Bird Flu
One-fourth of America's bird flu losses during outbreaks beginning in early 2022 were recorded during the final quarter of 2023. USDA data says that's when the disease staged a resurgence. Approximate...
Cumulus Media Jan 08, 2024
Over 1,250 Producers Qualify Under Prop 12
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says there are more than 1,250 agricultural producers and distributors in compliance with Proposition 12. After multiple delays brought on by court ch...
Cumulus Media Jan 05, 2024
National Agricultural Law Center Recaps Top 2023 Issues
The Waters of the U.S. rule rewrite topped the list of agricultural issues for the National Agricultural Law Center in 2023. While WOTUS was the top issue for 2024, California's Proposition 12 came in...
Cumulus Media Jan 03, 2024
USDA Looking for Public Input
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is looking for feedback on its estimating programs. "Upon completion of the Census of Agriculture, the USDA's National Ag Statistics Service conducts a ...
Cumulus Media Dec 26, 2023
“Raised With Respect” Cattle Care Campaign Underway
Respect for animals, land, and for each other is the foundation of a new campaign launched by Sysco, a food service distribution company, and Certified Angus Beef or CAB for short. The campaign called...
Cumulus Media Dec 21, 2023
Whole Milk on School Menus Gets Through House
The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. The act expands the variety of healthy milk options schools can choose to...
Cumulus Media Dec 15, 2023
USDA Issuing Pandemic Assistance Payments
USDA is providing more than $223 million in Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program payments. These payments will help producers who suffered a decrease in allowable gross revenue due to COVID-19 for the ...
Cumulus Media Dec 14, 2023
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Tree Nut Crops
Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the insect population that poses a threat to the specialty crops industry. Led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture an...
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2023
Lawmakers Call For Farm Bill Reforms
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Representative Chip Roy of Texas are calling on Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in writing a new farm bill.They're asking leaders to ...
Cumulus Media Dec 11, 2023
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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?
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Voting Ends: Dec 7, 2025 | 7:00 PM




