Farm labor continues to be a huge issue for the ag industry. With Republicans in control of both the House and Senate beginning January 3rd and President Trump returning to the White House on January 20th, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says he’ll be pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill next year to revise…… MORE
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California Farm Dog of the Year
A 9-year-old Australian Shepherd who guards her family’s Madera ranch animals from predators is the California Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year winner. Besides the title, the dog named Aussie earns a $1,000 grand prize. Open to Farm Bureau members, with support from Nationwide and FieldClock, the contest asked entrants to submit photos and answer a…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, December 10th
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Researchers Concerned About H5N1 Bird Flu Turning Into a Greater Threat
While there has been no sign of person-to-person spread of bird flu, researchers now say that a single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells. That could potentially increase the possibility of transmission among humans, according to a study led by a team of scientists at the…… MORE
USDA Increasing Replant Payments
USDA is boosting support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative will provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss. “The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management…… MORE
Federal Court Strikes Down Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act ownership reporting requirements that included America’s farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. The court held the CTA as likely unconstitutional, so it issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing the Act and its reporting requirements against anyone. Before the ruling, small businesses that…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Highest Since 2021
Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 30 points to 145. That’s the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. The Future Expectations index saw the largest jump, rising 37 points, while the Current Conditions Index increased 18 points to 113. The November sentiment boost reflects…… MORE
Partnership to Support Ag Career Pipeline
Farm Foundation and the National 4-H Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a focus on collaboration in leadership, education, and youth workforce readiness for young people. The two organizations will align on career exploration, leadership training, and skill-building opportunities for youth through the Farm Foundation’s Next Generation programs and 4-H’s recently launched Beyond…… MORE
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. Greer was an aide in the office during Trump’s first term and will help steer the incoming president’s trade agenda. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s Law School, Greer was chief of staff to Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Rep during Trump’s first term…… MORE
