Category Archives: Agriculture News

California School Food Bill Concerns

Posted on June 6, 2025

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.… MORE

Farmer Outlook Reaches Four-Year High

Posted on June 5, 2025

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 current conditions and future expectations. The Current Conditions Index climbed five points to 146, and the Future Expectations Index jumped 12 points to 164.…… MORE

Farmers Set to Lose Billions Without Tax Cut Extension

Posted on June 4, 2025

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 Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of this year, which would lead to tax increases for almost…… MORE

Prices Received by Farmers Drop

Posted on June 3, 2025

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 18% above last year. The crop production index rose 4.9% from March but was down 1.1% from last year. Ag producers saw…… MORE

USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire 

Posted on June 2, 2025

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of congressionally-mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is leveraging existing Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) data to streamline payment calculations and expedite relief. Emergency relief…… MORE

White House Commission Report Worries Farmers

Posted on May 23, 2025

President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released an expected report, blaming several factors for causing chronic illnesses, especially in children. According to Axios, the highly anticipated report included bad diets, chemical exposure, and unnecessary medication for causing chronic illnesses in kids. The commission said popular snacks and beverages save time and money but cites…… MORE