May 08
The National Land and Range Judging Contest is far more than a simple academic competition; it is a cornerstone for the future of global food security and environmental stewardship. As Farm Director, KC Sheperd discussed with Larry Wright, the event’s longtime leader, the contest represents a lifelong commitment to the protection of natural resources. For …
May 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, White House advisor Peter Navarro, Shad Sullivan, ag journalist Jerry Hagstrom, and NCBA Colin Woodall regarding the ongoing Department of Justice investigation into the nation’s four largest meatpackers. While no …
May 08
In a recent discussion at The Fertilizer Institute, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Glen to discuss the current landscape of the fertilizer industry. As the spring planting season approaches, the conversation focused on the industry’s efforts to ensure growers have the crop nutrients they need to maintain the nation’s food and fuel …
May 08
The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA’s Interim Final Rule, “Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs,” which includes whole and 2% milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The rule is an important step in implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of …
May 08
As the 100th State FFA Convention gathered students, advisors, and supporters from across Oklahoma, one familiar face returned home wearing the national blue and gold jacket at the highest level. National FFA Organization President Trey Myers joined senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays to reflect on the whirlwind journey that has taken him around …
May 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 07
Stocker operations have a specific role in U.S. beef production and are critical in the southeastern United States. A focused plan on animal and forage health is key to productive stocker operations. “The stocker business is a unique opportunity, especially in the southeastern United States where our cow/calf operations are a lot smaller,” says Mark …
