Category Archives: Agriculture News
Rural Broadband Applications
The USDA is now accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help rural residents get access to high-speed internet. The announcement comes shortly after the recently approved...
Cumulus Media Nov 29, 2021
Supply Chain Fix Will Take Time
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships enterin...
Cumulus Media Nov 08, 2021
USDA Help For Organic Operations
The Department of Agriculture is offering pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to certified organic producers or transitioning to organic. USDA will make $20 million avail...
Cumulus Media Nov 05, 2021
Deere Workers Reject Deal
Deere and Company employees again rejected a tentative contract agreement. 55% of John Deere employees who belong to the UAW voted down the agreement.UAW says the strike will continue as they discuss ...
Cumulus Media Nov 04, 2021
California Republicans Want Water Hearing
According to a news release from Congressman David Valadao, he along with the entire California Republican Delegation sent a formal request to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Water, Ocea...
Cumulus Media Oct 28, 2021
Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost More
While last year's cost of a Thanksgiving Day dinner was the lowest it had been since 2010, this year could be quite a bit different. A New York Times report says it could be the most expensive dinner ...
Cumulus Media Oct 27, 2021
Cattle Library Contracts Bill Advances
House Ag Committee lawmakers including the Central Valley’s Jim Costa of the 16th District, agreed to advance a bill to create a library for cattle contracts within the U.S. Department of Agricu...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2021
Reducing Salmonella Poultry Illnesses
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service now has a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2021
New World Ag Expo Chairman
World Ag Expo recently announced Steve Wilbur as chairman of the 2022 event. A cotton farmer, Wilbur also runs a dairy with his family, grows feed and multiple row crops. He has previously served as t...
Cumulus Media Oct 19, 2021
First Ever USDA NASS Hemp Survey
Data collection will soon begin for USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services' first-ever Hemp Acreage and Production survey.Later this month, USDA NASS will mail survey codes to thousands of p...
Cumulus Media Oct 07, 2021
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