Nov 29
A valuable member of the Concept AgriTek sales team, District Sales Manager, Craig Barriball assumed the role of Key Account Manager on November 8, 2023. Barriall’s transition supports Concept AgriTek’s ongoing commitment to the MACC membership, and places him in a role that will provide dedicated service to MACC members. A Minnesota native, Barriball is …
Nov 29
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) released several important updates to sorghum crop insurance that will continue to expand sorghum production and empower farmers across the nation. Effective in 2024, the price election factor for sorghum will be at its highest level ever relative to corn; simplifications made to the …
Nov 29
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) released several important updates to sorghum crop insurance that will continue to expand sorghum production and empower farmers across the nation. Effective in 2024, the price election factor for sorghum will be at its highest level ever relative to corn; simplifications made to the …
Nov 29
On Aug. 23, USDA began hearing testimony on proposals to amend the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Now reconvening in week nine of testimony, 21 submitted proposals continue to be discussed and examined by USDA and dairy industry stakeholders. Testimony on category five, which covers Class I and II differentials, is currently being heard. Many …
Nov 29
Recently, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Co-Founder of the Farmers Business Network, Charles Baron, about how FBN can help farmers increase their profits and more. “FBN is a network of over 75,000 farms across the U.S. and Canada, and a little bit in Brazil,” Baron said. “We effectively help …
Nov 29
Oklahoma Farm Bureau invites OKFB members and agriculture community friends to attend the 2023 OKFB Ag Defense Fundraiser at the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa Saturday, Dec. 9. The event begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. with a dinner beginning at 7 p.m. in the Mayo Hotel Parlor Room featuring author Ray Starling, who will discuss his book …
Nov 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 12 members, 12 alternate members, and two advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms starting January 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2026. Newly appointed members: Matthew Cauzza, Producer – CA; Kent Smith, Producer – NC; Michael Popp, Producer – …
Nov 29
At the U.S. Custom Harvesters booth at the 2023 NAFB Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with custom forage harvester Mark Anderson. “We take the whole crop and chop it into pieces to make cattle feed for feedlots, dairies, and farms and ranches,” Anderson said. Anderson talked about why utilizing custom harvesting can aid farmers …
Nov 29
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honored Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) with its Retailer of the Year award in front of more than 600 attendees during the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo. MKC believes the keys to success lie in four core values: safety, courtesy, image, and innovation. With these values at the center of their approach …
