Category Archives: Agriculture News
A Third Chinese National Arrested for Biological Material Smuggling
A Farm Journal report says the materials were related to roundworms and intended for studying at a University of Michigan laboratory. This is the third Chinese national charged by the U.S. federal gov...
Cumulus Media Jun 13, 2025
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has extended the deadline for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge to June 15th. Now in ...
Cumulus Media Jun 10, 2025

Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 10th
Cumulus Media Jun 10, 2025
Bayer May Seek Escape from Costly Roundup Litigation
Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosa...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2025

California School Food Bill Concerns
There's growing concern that AB 1264 which seeks to create more healthy school lunches may negatively impact California farmers.KMJ Ag Director Don York reports.
Cumulus Media Jun 06, 2025
Farmer Outlook Reaches Four-Year High
Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index reached 158, ten points above April. Farmers were more optimistic about ...
Cumulus Media Jun 05, 2025

The Ag Center – Water Update for Thursday, June 5th
Cumulus Media Jun 05, 2025
Farmers Set to Lose Billions Without Tax Cut Extension
If Congress doesn't extend current tax provisions, America's farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay up to $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. Tax relief enacted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and J...
Cumulus Media Jun 04, 2025
Prices Received by Farmers Drop
The USDA's April Prices Received Index fell 3.6% from March but was higher by 12% year-over-year. The livestock production index fell eight percent in April compared to the prior month, but was still ...
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 3rd
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.6.2025
Should California provide single-person cells to all prisoners, even if it means higher costs and fewer available beds?
Yes — single cells improve safety, mental health, and rehabilitation outcomes
No — it’s too expensive and reduces capacity in an already strained system
Not sure — I’d need to see data on cost and impact
Voting Ends: Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM




