Jun 21
Dallmann East River Dairy sits on the border of Calumet and Manitowoc counties in Brillion, WI. Nick Dallmann, his sister Lindsay Hansen, and their parents Dan and Shirley are all involved on the farm. Nick’s grandparents started the farm in 1964 with 80 acres of land and 15 cows. The Dallmanns now farm about 3,300 …
Jun 21
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following joint statement after announcing the formation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on the workforce issues faced by the nation’s agricultural producers: “The Committee on Agriculture has heard loud and clear from producers across the nation that one of …
Jun 21
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed extreme disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023, 2024 and 2025. EPA finalized moderate increases in the biomass-based diesel and non-cellulosic advanced volumes each year but did not increase the overall renewable fuel market. EPA failed to change biomass-based diesel volumes for 2023 despite …
Jun 21
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Veterinarian, talks about core vaccines for cattle. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) provides guidance to their membership on vaccination guidelines identifying core vaccine for all cattle. The establishment of bovine core vaccines was created based on the major infectious agents …
Jun 21
Federal legislation introduced by an Oklahoma congressman has many of the state’s farmers and ranchers hopeful for a reprieve from a new antibiotic regulation. The Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act was introduced to Congress June 12 by Congressmen Josh Brecheen (R-OK) and Eric Burlison (R-MO). American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative is supportive of …
Jun 21
We in agriculture need to block out the noise and move forward with a vision that works to solve the critical problems facing our country,” said American Agri-Women (AAW) President Heather Hampton+Knodle. “Agriculture is on the front lines of challenges such as dealing with climate extremes, food security, national security, and worldclass telecommunications to enable …
Jun 21
As remote work options have become more prevalent, many vehicles remain idle for extended periods, which can strain vehicle batteries more than daily use. Summer heat is upon us, and AAA urges motorists to maintain a healthy car battery and charging system to avoid unexpected breakdowns. Regular maintenance and preparedness are essential to prevent vehicle …
Jun 20
U.S. corn and soybean conditions fell for a second week in a row during the week ended Sunday, June 18, according to USDA NASS’ weekly Crop Progress report released Tuesday. The report, which is normally released on Mondays, was delayed this week due to the Juneteenth holiday. Already stressed crops could see more pressure for …
Jun 20
On Thursday, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) Director Emeritus Leo McDonell will testify on behalf of U.S. cattle producers at a Senate Finance Committee hearing examining cattle supply chains and deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. International trade is an outsized factor in the domestic cattle market. McDonnell, of Columbus, Montana, will urge legislators to investigate how …
