Sep 25
What happened: NPPC this week urged congressional lawmakers to renew the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which expired at the end of 2020. Testifying on behalf of NPPC, Randy Spronk, a Minnesota pork producer and NPPC past president, told the House Committee on Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee that pork producers support GSP …
Sep 25
Well, here’s a darn tough but relevant question in today’s economy: Just how do you change the world? And here’s the answer: You pick one ailing industry that you know embodies America’s spirit and values; then you convene a small group of dedicated participants in that industry who can develop a solution to reinvigorate their …
Sep 25
As the trend toward carbon emissions reduction continues, American farmers are being presented with a new opportunity. By adopting certain climate-smart agriculture practices, farmers can not only help protect the environment and reduce operating costs, but also create a new income stream by selling carbon offset credits on a carbon market. What is a carbon …
Sep 25
Renee Howard from Headrick, OK in Jackson County, placed first in the White Bread Category of the Senior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held on September 24th at the Oklahoma State Fair. Her light fluffy, fine textured entry with sizeable loaf volume of “White Bread” topped the Senior division also …
Sep 24
Over five hundred supporters of Oklahoma’s 4-H and FFA Programs gathered at the 2023 Diamond Hats Gala at the National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center to raise money that the ladies will use to support exhibitors next March at the 2024 Oklahoma Youth Expo. The outcome of the evening was a record fundraising effort- …
Sep 22
From Guest Authors,Bryan Rutter, PhD student and Soil Testing Lab Manager, Kansas State UniversityDr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, Soil Fertility Specialist, Kansas State University The accuracy of a soil test is limited, in part, by the quality of the tested sample. For this reason, strong emphasis is placed on ensuring representative samples are collected in the …
Sep 22
The 2023 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Women’s Seminar, titled “Confidence Meets Purpose,” took place on September 21 in Stillwater, Okla. Following the event, Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk caught up with OCF Executive Director Mariah Reimer about highlights from the seminar. A diverse group of women attended the seminar, Reimer said, and had the chance to …
Sep 22
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. As climate discussions in New York City wrap up, NCBA’s Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart joins …
