May 24
Highlights Issues Facing Public Lands Ranchers Today, Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea, D.V.M., testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the Biden administration’s burdensome regulations on public lands, including the highly controversial proposed rule entitled “Conservation and Landscape Health” issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “The …
May 24
The first CAB Insider Quarterly shares an update on the cattle and beef industry trends observed in 2023.By Paul Dykstra, Director of Supply Management & Analysis at Certified Angus Beef Now, we’re well into the second quarter of 2023, but backing up to the first of the year, there have been two overriding trends in …
May 24
Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the highest level of biocontainment laboratories and safety protocols, is the first of its kind in the United States …
May 24
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking about Cattlemen’s Conference with the CEO of the American Angus Association, Mark McCully. The conference is taking place today and tomorrow at Oklahoma State University at the Totusek Arena. McCully was asked to answer the question, “Why this conference,” to help kick off the meeting. Cattlemen’s Conference, …
May 24
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with Representative Ty Burns about Oklahoma’s legislative session. “The biggest difference this year, obviously, is with the education package being the number one,” Burns said. “It has taken all the oxygen out of the rooms, if you will; that is all we have talked about. We understand education is …
May 24
With drivers expected to hit the roads in near pre-pandemic numbers this Memorial Day weekend, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuels trade association—urged travelers to fill up with Unleaded 88 (UNL88), a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, to save money at the pump and reduce their emissions over the holiday. Memorial Day weekend travel is …
May 24
The Information Technology – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC), today announced that its ‘Special Interest Group’ for Food and Agriculture has evolved into the Food and Agriculture – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC). The Food and Ag-ISAC will serve as a tailored forum for food and agriculture companies to engage with …
May 24
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure’s vote yesterday to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges: “The bills passed through Committee will bring economic and environmental benefits to ag retailers who depend on rail, shipping …
May 24
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner is Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU State Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian talking about biosecurity measures. Biosecurity is a commonly used term in animal health circles. Simply stated biosecurity measures are those practices taken to prevent the introduction of disease into an animal population and spread of disease within an existing group. …
May 24
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
