Category Archives: Agriculture News
Deere Confirms More Layoffs
John Deere, faced with lower customer demand for equipment, declining sales, and a difficult ag economy, confirmed cuts in its global salaried workforce. Corridor Business says Deere didn't release de...
Cumulus Media Jul 26, 2024
Defense Department Backs Off Lab-Grown Meat
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association confirms that the effort to prevent ultra-processed, lab-grown protein in the diet of the American armed forces was successful. The announcement follows news ...
Cumulus Media Jul 25, 2024
Over 500 Groups Call for a New Farm Bill
The American Farm Bureau and more than 500 other groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for the passage of a new, modernized farm bill. The groups signing onto the letter represent agri...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2024
Global Poultry Markets Rebounding
The global poultry market outlook is further improving, driven by accelerated growth in poultry meat consumption and supply growth in many markets. After four years of highly disruptive conditions, gl...
Cumulus Media Jul 23, 2024
Valley FFA Student in Running for National Award
The National FFA organization is announcing 16 finalists for its top achievement awards.One of the finalists for the American Star in Agricultural Placement category is Arturo Madriz from the Madera F...
Cumulus Media Jul 22, 2024
Sheep Industry Center Requests Proposals
The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors is accepting grant proposals designed to help improve the American sheep industry. At the request of the American Sheep Industry Assoc...
Cumulus Media Jul 18, 2024
Fewer Farmers Responding to Government Surveys
The number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Agricultural Statistics Service has dropped in recent years. Ag Web Dot Com looked into response rates after a new study from the American...
Cumulus Media Jul 15, 2024
Ag Trade Deficit Jumps
The agricultural trade deficit, or the value of exports from the U.S. versus imports into the country, increased in the first eight months of the fiscal year. USDA data says the deficit was at $15.2 b...
Cumulus Media Jul 11, 2024
Reaction to Proposed Milk Pricing Changes
USDA proposed amendments to all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and national ag groups shared their reaction, including the American Farm Bureau. President Zippy Duvall says they've called for FMMO ...
Cumulus Media Jul 08, 2024
USDA Releases Proposed Updates to FMMOs
The USDA released updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The 332-page proposal would restore a rule that makes the Class 1 milk price the higher-of the price of Class 3 and Class 4 for a month....
Cumulus Media Jul 03, 2024
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Daily Buzz Question: 12.4.2025
Do you support the new $100 surcharge for foreign visitors (aged 16+) at Yosemite and other popular national parks, in addition to regular entry fees?
Yes, I support it – It helps fund park maintenance and manage tourism
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Only if revenue directly improves conservation and visitor experience
Voting Ends: Dec 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM




