Jul 27
More and more drivers are interested in electric vehicles, and some are ‘taking one for a spin’ while on vacation, thanks to them being readily available as rental cars. AAA’s rental car partner Hertz has been investing heavily in electric vehicles for its fleet with purchases from Tesla, Polestar, and GM. The company now has …
Jul 27
Have you ever moved or changed occupations? For most people, I’m sure the answer is yes. Such circumstances can deliver very exciting opportunities in your life, including buying a new house or landing your dream job. For some of you, both of these events may have happened at the same time. During the transition presented …
Jul 27
U.S. Grains Council (USGC) members are touching down north of the border for the first time since 2017 for its 63rd Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in Calgary, Canada, held July 26-28. USGC Chairman Josh Miller opened the meeting by greeting Council members, guests and staff and sharing a preview of the conference: “My theme …
Jul 27
At the NCBA Board of Directors Meeting in San Diego on Wednesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cattle producer, responded to attacks on the Beef Checkoff and NCBA from animal rights activists and their allies in Congress: “As a cattle producer, I know what it means to work hard …
Jul 26
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023 that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA) and Mike Kelly (PA). This bipartisan legislation would expand IRS Code Section 2032A to allow cattle producers to take advantage of the Special Use Valuation and protect family-owned businesses from the …
Jul 26
The fed cattle market was strong again last week with northern feedlots receiving $188/cwt. on live sales, about $2/cwt. higher on the week. Texas and Kansas feedlots also enjoyed a $2/cwt. increase as their average improved about $2/cwt. on the week to $180/cwt. Federally inspected slaughter was lower by 5,000 head last week, totaling 628,000 …
Jul 26
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read below! The Southern Plains Perspective is authored by Clay Pope- who farms with his wife Sarah and is a contractor for the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub in the area of outreach. Record rain, record heat, sudden changes and more wild weather …
