Category Archives: Agriculture News

Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 14 points above its July reading to 117. Both the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations...

A bill that outlaws land sales to foreign countries to help protect the nation's food supply is still awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature to become law. In the meantime, the Washington Examiner...

The World Meteorological Association says the La Nina weather pattern will last through the end of 2022. That's the first time this century it will have lasted for three consecutive winters in the nor...

The California Air Resources Board recently approved standards for vehicles made in the model year 2026 and later. In response to the announcement, the National Corn Growers Association says Californi...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announces that a portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mexican fruit fly following the detection of six flies and on...

Many U.S. school districts purchase local foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins for campus cafeterias. In addition to buying locally produced foods, many school districts participate i...

The Department of Agriculture is making a $15 million investment for the Conservation Innovation Grants Classic program. Through the program, grantees work to address water and air issues, along with ...

U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in July 2022 fell, while combine sales grew in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm t...

USDA's Economic Research Service data shows the growth in the number of farmers markets is slowing. According to USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, from 1994 to 2019, the number of farmers markets...

Three of the biggest poultry processors in the U.S. will settle claims by the Justice Department over their alleged efforts to work together to drive down employee compensation. Reuters said Cargill, ...