Oct 11
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Annandale Terrace Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia, where he unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals. This announcement helps to reach the goals released in conjunction with the historic White House Conference on Hunger, …
Oct 11
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Introduced in 1989 and sponsored by CME Group, the scholarship identifies and encourages talented students who play a vital role in the future …
Oct 11
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart about sustainability in the beef cattle industry. “When we think about sustainability in the U.S. beef industry, I think it is important to consider sustainability as a three-legged stool, so you have three parts,” Hart said. …
Oct 11
Compared to the last report, Hay is slow to steady. Very little movement across Oklahoma. The state did receive some rainfall throughout most of the state, but we still need some widespread rain as wehead into our fall season. Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds – No TrendGrinding hay – No TrendBermuda 5×6 rounds …
Oct 11
As both the world and the cattle industry become more and more data-driven, cattle breeders want user-friendly tools they can trust. One such tool, the World Angus Evaluation (WAE), is being released October 13. It aims to help eliminate hurdles for cattlemen participating in international commerce with Angus genetics. Participating groups – the American Angus …
Oct 11
Unit sales of 4WD ag tractors experienced a notable upswing in both the U.S. and Canada in September, closing the third quarter of 2023 in a strong position, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the U.S., 100+hp 2WD tractors, and 4WD tractors grew year-over-year. Both segments, along with self-propelled combines remain …
Oct 11
Over the years, quite a lot of research established the link between body composition and overall pregnancy rate in beef cows exposed to a limited breeding season. Most of the older work indicates improved overall pregnancy rate when cows calve in a body condition score 5 or greater (scale of 1 to 9) and when …
Oct 11
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 10
SOUTHERN PLAINS WINTER WHEAT: Oklahoma Winter wheat planted reached 50 percent, up 13 points from the previous year but down 3 points from normal. Winter wheat emerged reached 23 percent, up 4 points from the previous year but down 4 points from normal. Kansas Winter wheat planted was 57 percent, ahead of 47 percent last …
