Jun 21
Nearly one-third of Missouri’s economy is tied to agriculture. Now, as part of a partnership that evolved from a statewide effort to help agricultural producers scale their businesses, the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center (MAFFIC) has launched with support from a two-year, $1.3 million USDA grant. The center draws on agricultural business development expertise at …
Jun 21
The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Renewable Volume Obligations for 2023, 2024, and 2025, which sets annual biofuel blending targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Soy growers are expressing disappointment, as the rule does not accurately reflect the growth expected in the industry and falls far below the industry’s current production. The 2023 finalized …
Jun 21
Join us on September 21, 2023 starting at 9:00 AM at the OSU Alumni Center in Click Hall! OSU Alumni Center Address: 201 W University Ave, Stillwater, OK Cost: $40 to register by September 1st and $50 at the door; $20 for Students with ID …
Jun 21
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist, Paul Beck, about the rise of dairy beef. “A 100 percent dairy steer is very low in value,” Beck said. “So, the dairies have treated those like they are a biproduct or just kind of a waste. …
Jun 21
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2023, 2024 and 2025, providing for annual growth in total renewable fuel volumes, although with lower conventional biofuel volumes than EPA had proposed. For 2023, EPA set an implied 15.25-billion-gallon requirement for conventional ethanol, which includes a supplemental 250 …
Jun 21
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today delivered the following statement at a full Committee hearing entitled, “Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery] Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening today’s hearing. Expanding high-speed, reliable, and affordable broadband access in rural America is a top priority …
Jun 21
About Vive Crop Protection At Vive, we create Precision Chemistry™ that simplifies crop production and delivers real results to growers. Powered by Vive’s patented Allosperse® Delivery Technology, we optimize conventional and biological crop inputs for improved product performance from the jug to the field. Learn more at vivecrop.com.
Jun 21
Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July. “Recent USDA consumer behavior studies have shown that individuals don’t always properly wash their hands or use a food thermometer,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety …
Jun 21
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 …
