NEWS | The Ag Center News

Jan 106 min read

Dairy Farmers of America Purchases First Verified Carbon Credits in Livestock Inset Marketplace

This new carbon market opportunity comes at a critical time. Farm sector income, including dairy, is forecasted to have decreased by more...

Jan 81 min read

Prop 12 Rule Takes Full Effect in 2024 - What it Means for Farmers and Consumers

As of January 1, 2024, Proposition 12 is fully implemented in California, meaning pork farmers and distributors are required to have valid..

Dec 27, 20231 min read

U.S. Cheese Production Expected to Climb 2% in 2024

According to the USDA, in 2024, approximately 6.5 million tons of cheese will be produced in the United States, representing a 2% increase..

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Oxbo Acquires CA-based Westside Equipment Company

The acquisition is designed to strengthen and enhance Oxbo’s global fruit business segment, to deepen Oxbo’s presence in California, and...

Dec 21, 20233 min read

Are You Ready? 16 New Laws to Watch Out for in California in 2024

California is known for being one of the most heavily regulated states in the country, with over 1,100 bills passing Gavin Newsom's desk...

Dec 21, 20231 min read

USDA Predicts Net Cash Farm Income to Decrease $49.2B in 2023

After record-high farm sector profits in 2022, those numbers are set to decline this year according to the USDA Economic Research Service.

Dec 18, 20231 min read

Texas-Based Cattle Company - Agridime LLC Accused of $191 Million Investment Fraud

Agridime LLC, which claims to specialize in meat sales, distribution, and animal supply chain management, owned by Josh Link and Jed Wood...

Dec 18, 20231 min read

House Passes Bill to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Menus

U.S. House of Reps passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan bill allowing whole and 2% milk to return to school lunch menus.

Dec 10, 20232 min read

The Importance of Honey Bees in Sustaining the Food Industry

Honey bees pollinate 80% of all flowering plants, including more than 100 types of fruits and vegetables.