This is the second article in a multipart series following developments in Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The first, released in April 2023, can be accessed here. If you’re involved in the dairy markets or policy either directly or indirectly, now is a fairly exciting time. After many years of task forces, forums, meetings and discussions, the …
Category: Ag News
Jun 22
Exceptional Drought Finally Dips Below One Percent In Oklahoma
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor, Exceptional drought has improved from last week’s 1.45 percent and is now at .52 percent. Extreme drought or worse has improved from last week’s 5.85 percent and is now at 4.79 percent. Severe drought or worse has improved significantly from last week, moving from …
Jun 22
NAWG Applauds Introduction of American Farmers Feed the World Act
Today, Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023. NAWG applauds this bipartisan effort to keep the food in America’s international food aid programs as Congress looks to reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2023. As part of this legislation, Congress …
Jun 22
American Cotton Shippers Association Promotes Shea Ishee to Vice President
American Cotton Shippers Association (“ACSA”), aMemphis based trade association primarily made up of cotton merchants, today announced thepromotion of Shea Ishee to Vice President. Ms. Ishee will have an integral role in all associationactivities including member service, operations, policy development and advocacy. “Shea has been a key part of our success, and we were thrilled …
Jun 22
USDA Announces Inaugural “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a $262.5 million investment in institutions of higher education to foster the next generation of diverse agricultural professionals across the nation. This program is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to lower costs for American families, expand access to markets to producers from all backgrounds …
Jun 22
NPPC Statement on Proposition 12 Implementation Modification
Statement from NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys: “It is welcome news to America’s pig farmers and consumers that California recognized the challenging situation the July 1 Proposition 12 implementation date will have on our industry and food supply. Granting six months of additional relief for products in the supply chain allows grocery stores to remain stocked so the 40 million …
Jun 22
Ranking Member David Scott Announces Staff Additions
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott announced the following additions to the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee: Clark Ogilvie will serve as Special Counsel for the Agriculture Committee. With over two decades of experience on Capitol Hill, this is his third return to the Committee having served in various roles from 2005-2014 and 2018-2019, …
Jun 21
Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Makes Minor Progress- Now at 45 Percent Completion
Oklahoma Harvest Report By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Data compiled in this report by 12:00 noon CST The Oklahoma Wheat Harvest made slight progress in Northern Oklahoma over the past couple days, and many areas in Southern and Central Oklahoma have been dealing with mud and rain in several locations late …
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