Dec 12
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year. “Job openings …
Dec 12
Many baking recipes call for eggs. Americans love to bake, especially during the holidays. This seasonal demand typically causes a short but often sharp uptick in table egg prices around this time of year, as seen in figure 1. Egg markets also typically experience a short price spike in early Spring corresponding with the Easter …
Dec 12
Unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew in both the U.S. and Canada in November, continuing a strong final quarter of 2023, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the U.S., the November data shows that 4-wheel-drive tractors grew year-over-year 72.6 percent, the only segment to see growth for the month. Year-to-date, 4-wheel-drive …
Dec 12
Reelected to the CHS Board of Directors were: Newly elected CHS Board member Anthony Rossman was elected to the CHS Board to represent CHS members in Region 1 (Minnesota), succeeding Perry Meyer, who retired from the Board at the conclusion of the annual meeting. Rossman operates a diversified crop and livestock operation near Rochester, Minn., …
Dec 12
It’s time for another awesome workshop!Teachers will experience a sample Ag Day and spend the afternoon with expert Ag Day panelist! “How to have an Ag Day” Teacher Workshop sponsored by the Oklahoma Soybean Board. WHEN:Saturday January 13th, 2024: 10am-3pm•WHERE:Totusek Arena & Classroom2601 West McElroyStillwater, Oklahoma 74074(Next door to the Cline Equine Center)•Catered lunch Sign …
Dec 12
The foundation owes a great deal of thanks to our founding members as HYFA would not be where it is today without their foresight and passion for the next generation. One of those founding members, who led the charge to lay the groundwork in 2002 for today’s scholarship and leadership programs, was the late Robert …
Dec 12
Last week, Protect American Lamb, a project of the R-CALF USA Sheep Committee, supplemented its August 3 petition to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai asking her to request the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct a Global Safeguard Investigation for the sheep industry. The purpose of the investigation would be to determine if imported lamb …
Dec 12
The Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas Beef Councils proudly announce their partnership as sponsors of the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) broadcast, a celebration of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the nation. The sponsorship encompasses television spots during all performances broadcast on the Cowboy Channel. In addition, a comprehensive digital marketing effort will aim to drive …
Dec 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
