Category Archives: Agriculture News

Additional Water for Valley Farmers
The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors reflecting improved water supply conditions and operational flexibility. Acc...
Don York Aug 12, 2026 woodkern / Depositphotos.com

Record Farmland Values
U.S. farmland values reached another record high in 2026, but the pace of growth slowed. USDA reports average farm real estate values rose 3.4% to $4,500 per acre, marking a sixth consecutive annual i...
Don York Aug 11, 2026 photosounds / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Prices for Tuesday, August 11th
Don York Aug 11, 2026

U.S. Sheep Producers Support Lamb Import Investigation
Sheep producers are rallying behind a federal investigation into whether rising lamb imports have seriously harmed the U.S. sheep industry. The U.S. International Trade Commission launched the safegua...
Don York Aug 3, 2026 JamaL1977a / Depositphotos.com

New USDA Initiative Seeks to Recruit Veterans
In addition to veterans, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will recruit transitioning service members and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America's food supply, str...
Don York Jul 31, 2026 budabar / Depositphotos.com

Senate Farm Bill Markup Might Happen Next Week
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says he hopes to hold a farm bill markup next Thursday as negotiations continue on key provisions. The Arkansas Republican says discussions ar...
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The Ag Center - Water Update for Thursday, July 30th
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Groups Urge FAA to Reject Ag Businesses from Drone Oversight
A coalition of advocacy, legal, and photojournalism organizations is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to reject a proposal that would allow large livestock operations and slaughterhouses to ...
Don York Jul 29, 2026 windjunkie / Depositphotos.com

USDA Union Rallies Against Relocation
Current and former USDA officials are urging the Trump administration to reconsider plans to relocate more than 2,500 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional offices across the country. During a ...
Don York Jul 28, 2026 fotosedrik / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodities Market Update for Tuesday, July 28th
Don York Jul 28, 2026
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