Category Archives: Agriculture News

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, April 3rd
Cumulus Media Apr 03, 2025
Farmer Outlook Drops
Farmer sentiment dropped during March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers' outlook for the future. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12 poi...
Cumulus Media Apr 02, 2025
Broiler Eggs Might Help Supply The Nation
There have been over 20 million commercial table/shell egg laying hens lost already in 2025 alone due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as the bird flu.Losses have impacted egg supply and...
Cumulus Media Apr 01, 2025
Deadline Coming Up For USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15th to revise elections and sign ...
Cumulus Media Mar 31, 2025
Deere Responds to Right-to-Repair Lawsuit
Deere and Co. filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services. The FTC says that hold unfairly drives up costs and...
Cumulus Media Mar 28, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, March 27
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2025
Cattle Industry Trade Priorities
National Cattlemen's Beef Association member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association's trade priorities. He spoke at a hearing titled "American Trade N...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2025
Groups Ask for Permanent Extension of Section 199A
A large number of organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agricultural cooperatives, and industry stakeholders sent a letter to Congressional leaders regarding Section 199A in the...
Cumulus Media Mar 26, 2025

The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 25
Cumulus Media Mar 25, 2025
Proposed Fees on Ocean Carriers Bad for Farmers
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Two-thirds of all agriculture exports by vol...
Cumulus Media Mar 21, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 9.3.2025
Should Merced remain part of the initial operating segment of California’s High-Speed Rail, despite recent suggestions to remove it?”
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Voting Ends: Sep 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM
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