Category Archives: Agriculture News

The Ag Center - News Update for Thursday, June 4th
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FFA Members to Gather in Washington for National Leadership Conference
More than 1,800 FFA members and 250 chaperons will travel to Washington, D.C., this summer for the 2026 Washington Leadership Conference. This is considered one of the FFA Organization's premie...
Don York Jun 03, 2026 surangastock / Depositphotos.com

Farmer Outlook Falls as Input Costs Weigh on Ag Economy
A new survey reveals that farmers are less optimistic as rising input costs and financial uncertainty continued to pressure the farm economy. That's according to the latest Purdue University-CM...
Don York Jun 03, 2026 irinavk / Depositphotos.com

Farm Economy Faces Continued Pressure Despite Export Optimism
Financial pressures continue to challenge U.S. farmers as low commodity prices, rising input expenses and higher borrowing costs weigh on farm profitability. Agricultural economists say many pr...
Don York Jun 02, 2026 jeffbanke / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 2nd
Don York Jun 02, 2026

USDA Announces Cotton Plan to Bolster Demand
The Agriculture Department announced a new Great American Cotton Plan, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand for U.S.-grown cotton. USDA said the pla...
Don York Jun 01, 2026 emattil / Depositphotos.com

Farmers' Union Wants a Stronger Safety Net
The National Farmers Union is calling on Senate leaders to strengthen the farm safety net this year as farmers face mounting financial pressure from rising costs, falling margins, and growing d...
Don York May 29, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Lawmakers Target Meatpacker Consolidation as Price Climb
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the U.S. meatpacking industry. Schumer unveiled the proposed "F...
Don York May 28, 2026 elnariz / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center Report on Degree Days For Tree Nut Orchards
Don York May 28, 2026 cboswell / Depositphotos.com

New California Pesticide Regulations Take Effect on July 1st
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation releases details about two new regulations. Those new regulations will update the list of pesticides that have the potential to pollute groundwater an...
Don York May 27, 2026 Balefire9 / Depositphotos.com
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