Category Archives: Agriculture News

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
USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 02, 2025
White House Commission Report Worries Farmers
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 antic...
Cumulus Media May 23, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, May 22nd
Cumulus Media May 22, 2025
Survey Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible....
Cumulus Media May 22, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.5.2025
Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use for kids under 16. Should the U.S. adopt a similar policy?
Yes, it’s necessary for child safety
No, parents should decide
Not sure
Voting Ends: Dec 7, 2025 | 7:00 PM




