Jul 08
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today began its open comment period for both the Animal Care and Workforce Development programs’ proposed Version 2028 updates to compile and incorporate farmer and industry feedback. “Farmer involvement is critical to ensuring program standards are practical and achievable,” said James “Cricket” Jacquier, an Agri-Mark member-farmer …
Jul 08
A new report released by the National Corn Growers Association today details the price premiums U.S. farmers pay for their inputs compared to Brazilian farmers, their largest global competitor. The premiums are, in some cases, more than double the costs paid by farmers in South America. The study was conducted by Kynetec in partnership with NCGA. “I …
Jul 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor about the June Meat Demand Monitor, a monthly survey funded by the beef and pork checkoffs that measures consumer attitudes toward meat purchases. After months of growing pessimism about household finances, the latest report …
Jul 08
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests …
Jul 08
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) urges the Trump administration to reject demands for tariffs on beef imports as the USTR Section 301 Investigation panel hearing on Brazil was held earlier this week. “Imposing tariffs on lean beef imports would be irrational and self-defeating,” said CASE chairman Gerard Scimeca. “These tariffs would be nothing …
Jul 08
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s defenses against the New World screwworm. USDA’s Rod Bain says that, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins, the funding represents the culmination of an expedited review process designed to …
Jul 08
Implanting nursing calves is one of the most cost-effective practices available to cow-calf producers. Preweaning implants are typically given when calves are 2 to 4 months of age, often when cows are being prepared for breeding and moved to summer grazing. Research shows that implants given during the suckling phase increase average daily gain by …
Jul 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 08
Glen Klippenstein of Maysville, Missouri will be honored with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s sixth annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award on Tuesday, July 14, during the Checkoff Highlights Session at the 2026 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Denver, Colorado. This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and …
Jul 08
Wendiam Sawadgo writes in Southern Ag Today: The United States planted an estimated 1.53 million acres of peanuts in 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acreage report released on June 30th. This marks a 22% decrease compared to what was planted in 2025 and a 146,000 acre decrease compared to what was …
