On today’s Cow-Calf Corner is Bob LeValley, Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator, talking about total quality management. One aspect of “quality” is providing products that meet or exceed expectations and established requirements. Established product requirements in the beef industry may differ somewhat from one segment of the industry to the next, but there are some …
Category: Ag News
Jun 14
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American …
Jun 14
Cole Votes to Protect Disabled Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement following House passage of H.J. Res 44, a resolution arising under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule that forces millions of law-abiding gun owners, many of them disabled veterans, to dispose of or register their firearms …
Jun 14
American Angus Association® welcomes 2023 interns
Furthering skills through industry experience for six interns. Investing in tomorrow’s professionals is an important part of the culture at the American Angus Association®. This summer, the team at the Association welcomes six interns to contribute to multiple departments and entities including Angus MediaSM and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). Throughout the program, interns will work …
Jun 14
Thursday 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.
Jun 14
R-CALF Appreciates USDA “Product of USA” Proposal, Mandatory Reforms Needed
In comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), R-CALF USA expressed general support of the agency’s proposal for new requirements for the voluntary “Product of USA” label but urged the USDA to take additional steps for mandatory reforms. On March 6, 2023, USDA released a proposed rule …
Jun 13
Farmers Take Action in Washington
More than 150 farmers and ranchers from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet directly with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023 farm bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation Advocacy Fly-In included remarks from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Penn.) and Senate Agriculture …
Jun 13
Congressman Josh Brecheen Takes Significant Action in Washington, D.C., to Preserve Liberties for Ag Producers
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with Congressman Josh Brecheen about his latest work in Washington, D.C., to allow the voices and needs of ag producers to be heard. On Monday, Congressman Josh Brecheen and Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act. This legislation would reverse FDA guidance, “GFI 263,” which …
Jun 13
U.S. Cattle Producers to Discuss Beef Checkoff Program, Public Lands Rule in Reno
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) will meet in Reno, Nevada this July 10-11, 2023 at the Silver Legacy Casino Resort for its inaugural Summer Business Meeting. The USCA Board of Directors, Committee leaders, and other active association members will discuss organizational business and trending issues facing the U.S. cattle industry. Topics to be addressed include modernizing …
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