Nov 02
The National FFA Organization has announced the 2023 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Social Systems. The winners were recognized today during the second session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies …
Nov 02
The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying …
Nov 02
At the Thursday morning general session of the 2023 National FFA Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators, and guests before signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization formalizing a partnership to prepare more students for careers in food, agricultural science, natural resources, and related fields. Afterward, Vilsack met with the media …
Nov 02
Foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land is a hot topic, largely spurred by media reports raising concerns about bad actors from adversarial nations purchasing land for potentially hostile purposes. Several questions arise when considering this issue. First and foremost, how much agricultural land in the U.S. is owned by foreign investors and from what countries …
Nov 02
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the past three months. Extreme drought or worse is at 1.16 percent, improved significantly from last week’s 13.47 percent. Severe drought or worse is now at 13.68 percent, improved from last week’s 33.91 percent. …
Nov 02
Oklahoma State University researchers have launched a $1 million, four-year, multi-disciplinary project to study stress in cattle using artificial intelligence and sensor technologies. “I had a theory that some of these animals may be genetically predisposed to becoming dark cutters or having heart failure or being less efficient due to physical stressors and animal-environment interactions,” …
Nov 02
Applications for internships are open until December 1, 2023. In a world full of opportunity, internships allow students to take a trial-run of potential career paths. The American Angus Association® is excited to announce five internship positions for the summer of 2024. These 10-week internship programs provide an immersive, hands-on experience, encouraging students to grow …
Nov 02
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with Blaze Currie of the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) group at their booth during the National FFA expo being held this week in Indianapolis. The first meeting of the YQCA, Currie said, was in 2016. “It was a joining …
Nov 02
USDA and FFA sign Memorandum of Understanding at largest annual gathering of youth in agriculture. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo before signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization formalizing a partnership to prepare more students for …
