Category Archives: Agriculture News
The Ag Center - News Update for Wednesday, December 31st
Dec 31, 2025 StockSeller / Depositphotos.com
Drone Ban Could Impact Farmers
The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Poli...
Dec 30, 2025
The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 30th
Dec 30, 2025
UC Researchers Develop Small-Scale Food Recycling System
Scientists at the University of California-Riverside have developed a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer. The system uses black soldier flies, w...
Dec 29, 2025 Tommoh21 / Depositphotos.com
2026 Pet Lover's Spay & Neuter Grant Program Open
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award grants under the Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program. CDFA anticipates...
Dec 23, 2025
Lawmakers Propose Additional Aid for Farmers
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program...
Dec 19, 2025 Alexandrumusuc / Depositphotos.com
Railroad Merger Loses Union Support
A proposed merger worth up to $85 billion between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads lost the support of two unions that represent over 50% of the affected workers. The AP reports...
Dec 18, 2025 Charlieb / Depositphotos.com
The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, December 18th
Dec 18, 2025 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com
USDA Launching Final Phase of Ag Resource Management Study
Beginning later this month, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend several months gathering information about farm economics from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. The a...
Dec 17, 2025
Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in November
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales...
Dec 16, 2025 dpfoxfoto / Depositphotos.com
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 8.12.26
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors votes to file a suit against the state of California for AB 1923, the law that would force the county to place a renewal of Measure C in front of voters, calling it unconstitutional. You say:
Voting Ends: Aug 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM
