Category Archives: Agriculture News
CDFA Promotes Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture making available $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program.According to a CDFA news rel...
Cumulus Media Nov 04, 2024
Broiler Industry Provides 1.4 Million Jobs, $450 Billion Impact
The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, the National Chicken Council, the National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an economic impact study of the poultry industry. The report ...
Cumulus Media Oct 31, 2024
Ag Research Technology Center Breaks Ground at UC Davis
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for a new location as the USDA's Agricultural Research Service broke ground for a modernized facility. The new structure will consolidate all th...
Cumulus Media Oct 30, 2024
California Moves on E15 Fuel
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state's Air Resources Board to expedite the approval of E15 in the state. California is currently the only ...
Cumulus Media Oct 29, 2024
Beef Industry Slams Dietary Guidelines Recommendations
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has deep concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's recommendations that replace protein like beef with beans, peas, and lentils. "The preview...
Cumulus Media Oct 24, 2024
Irrigation Water Research
One of the big challenges of irrigating crops is dealing with water sources containing salt.Over time, repeated irrigation from these sources lead to salt accumulation and damaging soil fertility.To h...
Cumulus Media Oct 21, 2024
U.S. Loss Would Be South America’s Gain
A new economic study paints a troubling picture of the potential results a new U.S.-China trade war could have on hundreds of thousands of rural communities. It shows that American-imposed tariffs wou...
Cumulus Media Oct 18, 2024
USDA Trade Mission to Thailand Might Benefit California
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will host its first-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, February 3-6, 2025.Current and potential exporters interested in participating should apply for con...
Cumulus Media Oct 16, 2024
Ag Equipment Sales Fall in September
Ag tractors sales dropped by 19% in September of this year across the country compared to September 2023. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says combine sales also fell during t...
Cumulus Media Oct 15, 2024
USDA Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
USDA is announcing an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers. This step continues USDA's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers fina...
Cumulus Media Oct 09, 2024
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.14.2025
UC San Diego reports a steep decline in students’ math skills. Where do you think the biggest failure lies?
Early education – Weak foundations in K–12 math
University support – Not enough tutoring or academic resources
Curriculum design – Outdated or ineffective teaching methods
Cultural attitudes – Society undervalues math and STEM skills.
All of the above
None of the above
Voting Ends: Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM




