The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting better market opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers and expanding food aid to support communities in need around the world. The …
Category: Ag News
Oct 24
Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Support for American Farmers
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will use its authorities under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act to provide $2.3 billion to invest in trade promotion and in-kind international …
Oct 24
New FAO report calls for investments in agricultural resilience
Global civilization is up against a rising rate of disaster, according to a new Food and Agriculture Organization report. That puts agriculture at risk. According to the report, “The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security: Avoiding and Reducing Losses Through Investment in Resilience,” the world saw about 100 disaster events per year in …
Oct 24
Legendary Pistol Pete mascot a familiar face in the Ferguson College of Agriculture
A clear testament to a spirited university is a mascot recognized around the world – and that’s just what Oklahoma State University has. As OSU begins another celebration of America’s Greatest Homecoming, it honors 100 years of its beloved mascot, Pistol Pete. “The Year of the Cowboy” was selected as the 2023 homecoming theme in …
Oct 24
Cowboy Christmas Parade Coming up December 2, 10am
Make plans now to attend the Stockyards Cowboy Christmas Parade! Stockyards City Main Street invites you to Historic Stockyards City for the annual Cowboy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd! The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with the Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the parade. Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, marching bands, …
Oct 24
Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance and Export Market Development
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023. USW and NAWG thank Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for releasing the new funds …
Oct 24
Fall-planted wheat could benefit from El Nino Winter
Wheat producers attending the recent Rural Economic Outlook Conference at Oklahoma State University heard forecasts for markets and weather, both of which indicated upside potential in the year ahead. At the moment, fall planting conditions vary widely across the state. “We just got our wheat in,” said Jordan Shearer, a farmer and loan officer from …
Oct 24
Student Leaders Prepare for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis
FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education next week during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition, hosted by the city of Indianapolis, will be held next week, Nov. 1-4. More than 65,000+ FFA members from the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin …
Oct 24
Record Number of Aging Vehicles, Colder Weather Put More Cars at Risk of Breakdown This Winter
The record number of aging vehicles on our roadways and colder temperatures in the coming months put drivers at greater risk of a breakdown this winter. With that in mind, AAA is urging vehicle owners to schedule car care now to avoid becoming stranded at the roadside when conditions change. According to S&P Global, the …
Oct 24
Ten Student Recipients Named in Gateway to Ag Careers Program
AgGateway is pleased to announce that ten college students have been selected to attend the organization’s Annual Conference in November through the Gateway to Ag Careers program. Sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable, the Gateway to Ag Careers program offers students the opportunity to attend learning sessions and network with attendees at the AgGateway Annual Conference …
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