Category: Ag News
May 08
USDA Implements President Trump’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults ages 2 and older. The rule advances President Donald J. Trump’s …
May 08
From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef
Oklahoma State University researchers are advancing industry understanding of dark-cutting beef through coordinated, interdisciplinary work across the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC). Dark-cutting beef occurs when pre-harvest reduces muscle glycogen, resulting in a darker appearance and an elevated pH. Although the product remains safe and nutritious, …
May 08
NPB Forms Producer-Led Advisory Commitee to Advance National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Board (NPB) has established a new Swine Health Advisory Committee, which held its inaugural meeting this month in Des Moines, Iowa. The producer-led committee will provide strategic input and guidance to help ensure the National Swine Health Strategy remains aligned with industry priorities and delivers meaningful progress. “The National Swine Health Strategy is informed …
May 08
New Sorghum Assurances Protocol Supports Buyer Confidence in U.S. Sorghum
The U.S. sorghum industry today announced the first issuance of Sorghum Assurances Protocol certificates, a major milestone that strengthens the crop’s position in global markets by providing verified documentation of U.S. sorghum production practices. Developed by the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) in partnership with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), the Sorghum Assurances …
May 08
Empowering the Next Generation: Larry Wright on the National Land and Range Judging Contest
The National Land and Range Judging Contest is far more than a simple academic competition; it is a cornerstone for the future of global food security and environmental stewardship. As Farm Director, KC Sheperd discussed with Larry Wright, the event’s longtime leader, the contest represents a lifelong commitment to the protection of natural resources. For …
May 08
DOJ Investigation Into Meatpackers Draws Calls for Whistleblowers and Fair Competition
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, White House advisor Peter Navarro, Shad Sullivan, ag journalist Jerry Hagstrom, and NCBA Colin Woodall regarding the ongoing Department of Justice investigation into the nation’s four largest meatpackers. While no …
May 08
Advancing Agriculture: Insights from The Fertilizer Institute on Supply and Policy
In a recent discussion at The Fertilizer Institute, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Glen to discuss the current landscape of the fertilizer industry. As the spring planting season approaches, the conversation focused on the industry’s efforts to ensure growers have the crop nutrients they need to maintain the nation’s food and fuel …
May 08
USDA Clears Path for Whole Milk in Schools
The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA’s Interim Final Rule, “Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs,” which includes whole and 2% milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The rule is an important step in implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of …
May 08
Oklahoma’s Trey Meyers Reflects on a Surreal Year as National FFA President
As the 100th State FFA Convention gathered students, advisors, and supporters from across Oklahoma, one familiar face returned home wearing the national blue and gold jacket at the highest level. National FFA Organization President Trey Meyers joined senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays to reflect on the whirlwind journey that has taken him around …
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