Feb 17
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Feb 17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and support a more efficient and resilient …
Feb 17
As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the National Corn Growers Association today released a sweeping new report illustrating how far American agriculture has come—and how urgently action is needed to secure its future. The report, America’s Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms, underscores that the nation’s semiquincentennial is not only …
Feb 17
Sarah Vogel on the History of Farm Foreclosure Battles Farm policy battles from decades past are again shaping conversations about agriculture’s future, as long-time farm advocate Sarah Vogel reflected on landmark legal fights that helped preserve family farming. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport at the AFR Annual State Convention, Vogel walked through the …
Feb 17
Agricultural markets witnessed a week of rallies followed by late-week corrections as shifting weather patterns in the Southern Plains and updated federal reports influenced trader sentiment. According to the latest Crop Outlook Newsletter from Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Todd Hubbs, the market is currently navigating a complex landscape of steady demand and looming environmental factors. …
Feb 17
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, Executive Vice President of Cattlemen’s Congress, as they recap the sixth year of the event and reflect on record-setting growth. Haven says the 2026 Congress finished strong and continues to gain momentum across the cattle industry. Haven noted that this …
Feb 17
Certified Angus Beef (CAB) will award over $100,000 to college students pursuing careers in food and agriculture from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Applications span three degree tracks and are open through April 1. The production agriculture, undergraduate and graduate scholarship categories each have tailored requirements, including essay questions, resumes and letters of recommendation. In 2025, …
Feb 17
James Mitchell Southern Ag Today– Cattle prices have been supported by supply and demand fundamentals but, they’ve had to navigate several disruptive events, including the announcement by Tyson Foods of the closure of their Lexington, Nebraska packing plant, another Texas beef plant shifting to a single full-capacity shift, rising detections of New World Screwworm in Mexico …
Feb 17
Low milk prices are a grim reality for dairy producers in the near term, with growing trade and federal action serving as remedies to get farmers through tough times, NMPF economists said in a Dairy Defined Podcast. “There really is no quick fix to get back into balance,” said Will Loux, Senior Vice President for …
Feb 17
More than one million FFA members, alumni and supporters are getting ready to celebrate National FFA Week this month, an annual tradition coordinated by the National FFA Organization to share the value of FFA and the impact it has on its members every day. National FFA Week kicks off on Saturday, February 21 and runs …
