Category Archives: Agriculture News

UC Researchers Develop Small-Scale Food Recycling System
Scientists at the University of California-Riverside have developed a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer. The system uses black soldier flies, w...
Don York Dec 29, 2025 Tommoh21 / Depositphotos.com

2026 Pet Lover's Spay & Neuter Grant Program Open
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award grants under the Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program. CDFA anticipates...
Liz Kern Dec 23, 2025

Lawmakers Propose Additional Aid for Farmers
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program...
Don York Dec 19, 2025 Alexandrumusuc / Depositphotos.com

Railroad Merger Loses Union Support
A proposed merger worth up to $85 billion between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads lost the support of two unions that represent over 50% of the affected workers. The AP reports...
Don York Dec 18, 2025 Charlieb / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, December 18th
Don York Dec 18, 2025 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com
USDA Launching Final Phase of Ag Resource Management Study
Beginning later this month, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. The a...
Don York Dec 17, 2025

Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in November
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales...
Don York Dec 16, 2025 dpfoxfoto / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 16th
Don York Dec 16, 2025 hin255 / Depositphotos.com

USDA Secretary Challenges California Ag Land Redistribution Plan
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom demanding that the state abandon a proposal that would redistribute land based on race, ethnicity, and national ori...
Don York Dec 15, 2025 Dreamframer / Depositphotos.com

Senators Push USDA for Faster Bird Flu Vaccine Plan
A bipartisan group of 23 senators called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy amid rising infections in livestock flock...
Don York Dec 12, 2025 Volkova / Depositphotos.com
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