Category Archives: Agriculture News

Senators Introduce Bill Aimed at Stabilizing Farm Labor Costs
U.S. Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and several Republican colleagues have introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing agricultural labor costs and providing greater certainty for farmers. ...
Don York Apr 17, 2026 rinderart / Depositphotos.com

USDA Reminds Producers About Conservation, Financial Program Deadlines
The USDA is reminding farmers and landowners of key upcoming deadlines for conservation and financial assistance programs, while also opening an additional opportunity under the Continuous Cons...
Don York Apr 16, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center Crop Report for Thursday, April 16th
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Growing Push for a Hormuz Fertilizer Proposal
The United Nations says that a diplomatic push is growing for a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz. A source familiar with the discussions tell...
Don York Apr 15, 2026 Foxpictures / Depositphotos.com

American Farm Bureau Survey Finds Most Farmers Can't Afford Fertilizer
The American Farm Bureau's nationwide survey reveals that 70% of farmers cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. AFBF is announcing that more than 5,700 farmers, both...
Don York Apr 14, 2026 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Update for Tuesday, April 14th
Don York Apr 14, 2026

Trade Court Hears Arguments For and Against Trump's Global Tariff
A U.S. trade court is weighing the legality of President Donald Trump's proposed 10% global tariff, a policy already facing multiple legal challenges from states and businesses. At issue is whe...
Don York Apr 13, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

Farmer Outlook Improves Despite Rising Input Cost Concerns
Farmer outlook improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose from 116 points in February to 127. The Current Conditions Index increased by six points, whi...
Don York Apr 08, 2026 Jirsak / Depositphotos.com

USDA is Offering More funding to Increase Crop Exports
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has announced that more than $8.4 million in funding is available to support U.S. agricultural exports through three programs. Those programs are the Tec...
Don York Apr 07, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, April 7th
Don York Apr 07, 2026
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