Category Archives: Agriculture News

World Ag Expo Continues Rain or Shine

The World Ag Expo is open today through Thursday in at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The World Ag Expo, established in 1968, had more than 100,000 visitors come from 49 states and 81 countries to attend last year’s show. The show is produced by the International Agri-Center, an education-based non-profit organization. New for 2025,…MORE

Mexico Repeals Ban on US Biotech Corn Imports

The Mexican government repealed its ban on genetically modified corn imports from the U.S. after losing an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in December 2024. In a statement, USDA commended Mexico’s action, saying it  safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico. USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to…MORE

New Platform to Review Biologicals

AgList is a new platform to help farmers discover ag biological products and see what other growers are using and recommending. There are hundreds of companies manufacturing ag biologicals, a broad category that includes biocontrols, biostimulants, and biofertilizers, to name a few. To date, farmers didn’t have a way to figure out which products might…MORE

Cattle and Bison Imports Resume from Mexico

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Those imports will resume in the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of bison and cattle from Mexico in November after positive detection of New World screwworm in southern…MORE

Chicken Wings and the Super Bowl

Kansas City is known for its barbecue, and Philadelphia for its cheesesteaks. When it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans will consume 1.47 billion chicken wings while watching the Chiefs and Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy. “Matthew McConaughey…MORE

Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. “Policy priorities include everything from passing a new farm bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Delegates also…MORE

New Strain of Bird Flu Hits North Valley Flock

This is the first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in the nation. It was detected on a duck farm in Merced County and Reuters says that authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm. Meanwhile a recent outbreak of bird flu in poultry in Georgia, the biggest chicken producer in the…MORE