What’s in a name? Quite a lot. In dairy, a name defines a taste and experience. And that’s why European Union attempts to monopolize commonly understood cheese names poses a problem for consumers and cheese companies, as John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in Madison explains in the latest Dairy Defined …
Category: Ag News
Jun 26
Learn to grow hops and grapes at free field day
By Trisha Gedon Experts with Oklahoma State University Extension are gearing up to teach Oklahomans about the ins and outs of growing hops and grapes. The Growing Hops and Grapes in Oklahoma Field Day will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 20 at the Cimarron Valley Research Station, 1003 E. 104th St, …
Jun 26
A Peek at Scotland and the Royal Highlands Show
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel shares photos from his trip abroad. I’m finishing up a study abroad trip with …
Jun 26
USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. With funding made available through USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation, the Department will provide nearly $1.3 billion for states to purchase foods to be distributed to …
Jun 26
Ranking Member David Scott Celebrates $2.3 Billion in Support to American Farmers, School Meals, and Emergency Food Operations
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the below statement on June 23 after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.3 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. “Today’s announcement is further evidence of what Democratic …
Jun 26
Blackberry season has begun!
Below is a list of all u-pick blackberry farms in the state. Some have already began harvesting and some are still a few weeks out. Be sure to check their individual pages for opening times and dates. Happy picking! Northwest Red Bird Farm | Enid, OK Northeast Endicott Farms | Liberty-Mounds, OK Joe’s Farm | Bixby, …
Jun 26
Simmental Fall Focus coming up August 25-29th in Denver, CO
Fall Focus to be Held August 25-29 in Denver, COFor more information and to register, visit www.fallfocus.org. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss at this year’s event:• A field day hosted by Colorado Simmental Association featuring live cattle displays, PAP demonstrations, feet and leg scoring demonstrations, and CSU Spur campus tours• …
Jun 26
Enhancing Quality and Consistency: Insights from the National Retail Benchmarking Study
NPB and industry experts have been conducting an in-depth analysis of the retail meat case since 2012. By focusing on the quality and consistency of pork, as well as various meat case metrics, the National Retail Benchmarking study aims to improve the position of pork in the market. Top 10 Things to Know About the …
Jun 26
NFU Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarships to Young Agricultural Leaders
To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation announced the 2023 recipients of its annual scholarship awards this week. Every year, NFUF presents several scholarships to students in any area of study attending a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or technical school who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment …
Jun 26
Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!
