In agriculture, insurance costs have become a constant pain point. Premiums seem to climb year after year, leaving many dairies, farms, and ag businesses wondering if they have any real alternatives. The truth is, you do — but only if you know how to shop the market strategically. Newfront Insurance has seen firsthand how the right approach can deliver substantial savings and better leverage at renewal. Below are two real-world examples from the ag sector that show what’s pos

A Silent Crisis for Agriculture When the federal government fails to pass appropriations, many USDA grant and assistance programs simply grind to a halt. That pause is not abstract—it interrupts funding that supports research, rural development, disaster relief, and technical assistance. At a time when farmers and rural communities face mounting challenges, the suspension of USDA grants during the shutdown becomes a hidden but painful disruption. The USDA’s Contingency Bluepr

Here’s what farmers need to know before November’s vote. A New Battle Over Representation in Rural California California voters will soon decide the fate of Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that could reshape how the state’s congressional maps are drawn — and who gets a real voice in Washington. If passed, Prop 50 would temporarily hand redistricting power back to state lawmakers, reversing years of independent, nonpartisan map drawing by the Citizens Redistrict

A New Era of Oversight in Agriculture On September 26, 2025, the   U.S. Department of Justice  (DOJ) and the  U.S. Department of...

As the 2025 harvest season winds down across the Central Valley, growers are already looking toward the challenges and opportunities of...

On July 15th, G3 Enterprises  officially kicked off the 2025 harvest season with its annual Pre-Harvest Kickoff event—a high-energy,...

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California almond growers have a new advantage when it comes to pursuing conservation funding. The Almond Board of California (ABC)...

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Federal Funds Yanked Without Warning Governor Gavin Newsom is calling out the U.S. Department of Agriculture after it abruptly terminated...

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With bloom season in full swing, The Ag Center is actively supplying growers with premier products designed to optimize crop health,...

As California's 2025 harvest season approaches, growers have an exciting opportunity to optimize their operations and enhance...

California’s agricultural sector is facing an escalating challenge due to a significant increase in rodent populations, including...

On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders imposing significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and...

The Trump administration issued a temporary suspension of federal grants, loans, and financial assistance on January 28, 2025. However,...

In 2023, total foreign ownership of U.S. farmland increased by 1.58 million acres, driven largely by European investments in renewable...