Aug 18
The Cotton Board recently held its 2023 Annual Meeting in Durham, North Carolina, along with Cotton Incorporated’s Board of Directors. During this meeting, board members serving the Cotton Research and Promotion Program reviewed, analyzed, and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s 2024 budget of $89 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. This budget recommendation reflects a …
Aug 18
This week, ASA and USB leaders participated in the Producer and Industry Information Exchange program in North Dakota. USB and the National Oilseed Processors Association sponsored the program. PIIE tour participants had a firsthand look at agriculture in the western plains while engaging in important conversations about agriculture and energy. North Dakota provided the perfect …
Aug 18
Farmers in 20 states can now enroll in cost-share programs through Farmers for Soil Health. This corn, pork and soy commodity initiative, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, establishes financial and technical assistance for corn and soybean farmers who adopt cover crops. This farmer-led cover crop …
Aug 18
To serve the increased demand and acre expansion of the company’s flagship product, Envita, Azotic Technologies, Ltd. has made key personnel changes and additions to its U.S. sales and agronomic services teams. The new positions, as well as the restructuring of existing roles, have been strategically aligned with the areas of growth and increased technical …
Aug 18
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to reject two petitions seeking stricter regulation of animal feeding operations. “America’s farmers are committed to growing safe and affordable food while protecting the resources they’re entrusted with. AFBF appreciates EPA for recognizing those efforts by rejecting attempts to unfairly …
Aug 18
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 18
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that the United States has requested the establishment of a dispute settlement panel with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in regard to Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies. “Mexico’s approach to biotechnology is not based …
Aug 17
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest in the grain markets. Wheat prices are down about $1.75 looking back to late July, Anderson said, and about 30 cents have been dropped in the past week or so. “If you …
