Category Archives: Agriculture News

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 8, 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 7, 2026 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

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

Organic Farmers Face Delays in USDA Cost-Share Payments
Organic producers across the U.S. are reporting delays in receiving federal reimbursements intended to offset certification costs, raising concerns about cash flow during a critical time of yea...
Don York Apr 6, 2026 Yarygin / Depositphotos.com

Court Decision Upholds Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
A federal appeals court upheld Florida's ban on lab-grown meat, which has been in place since 2024. The Center for the Environment and Welfare said the decision is another setback for those wor...
Don York Mar 27, 2026 anyaivanova@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Food and Agriculture Generate 20% of All U.S. Economic Activity
Every year, the Feeding the Economy report provides a comprehensive look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. Among the report's biggest takeaways is that food and agriculture ...
Don York Mar 26, 2026 bernardbodo / Depositphotos.com
Poll
Daily Buzz Question | 11.9.26
In your opinion, should Fresno County approve Cemex’s rock blasting and mining project near the San Joaquin River?
Yes, Fresno needs the jobs and materials.
No, it's too risky for the river and nearby communities.
Approve a scaled-back version.
Not sure.
Voting Ends: Nov 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM




