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Aug 211 min read

Brazilian Startup Develops the World's Largest Autonomous Agricultural Drone

The Harpia P-71 can cover 98 acres (40 hectares) per hour, features a hybrid ethanol and battery-powered engine, and has a flight autonomy..

Aug 141 min read

USDA Offers New Loan Flexibility for Struggling Borrowers - Ability to Defer One Annual Loan Installment

Eligible financially distressed borrowers can defer up to one annual loan installment per qualified loan at a reduced interest rate...

Aug 142 min read

DCPA Ban Effective Immediately - First Time in 40 Years The EPA Has Used Emergency Action to Ban

The pesticide has been found to cause irreversible damage to fetuses in utero if they’re exposed to the chemical, and has been linked to...

Aug 141 min read

California Commodity Prices Report 8/12 - 8/16

Your California Commodity and Market Price Update for the Week!

Aug 122 min read

USDA Forecasts Record Soybean Crop in New Report - Up 10% From 2023 at 4.59B Bushels

The U.S. season-average soybean price for 2024/25 is forecast at $10.80 per bushel, down $0.30 from last month. The soybean meal price...

Aug 71 min read

USDA Makes Another $300M in Funding Available Through RAPP to Boost Ag Trade

The USDA is releasing more money in the absence of a new farm bill, which farmers were hoping would help address a record trade deficit...

Aug 72 min read

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Investigates High Grocery Prices Despite Slowing Inflation

“We want to make sure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices for American families at the grocery store,”...

Aug 71 min read

Commodity Prices Report 8/5 - 8/9

Your California Commodity and Market Price Update for the Week!

Aug 52 min read

USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program

ECO is currently approved for 36 crops and RMA is expanding coverage options to almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes, and walnuts for the...