Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) once again announced opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME). The legislation would allow beef processed in a non-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspected facility to be distributed interstate, posing a threat to food …
Category: Ag News
Apr 26
Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest entries due May 25
Entries are open for the American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored 40th All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off Contest. All interested contestants must enter by May 25. The contest will be held July 4 at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Cook-Off Contest provides an opportunity for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members …
Apr 26
For Immediate Release: Dairy + Heart Health
The Dairy MAX Physician + Education Initiative (PEI) is designed to grow dairy consumption among patients with cardiovascular disease. The initiative provides science-backed information and resources that educate and encourage healthcare professionals to reevaluate nutrition guidance suggesting the elimination or limitation of dairy. The strategy behind this initiative is to make more quality, meaningful connections …
Apr 26
U.S. Citrus Production – An Uphill Battle to Survive
While many people enjoy a hot cup of coffee or an iced latte in the morning, others, including myself, prefer a cold, crisp glass of orange juice to start the day. Known for the hefty dose of vitamin C they provide in their original form, as well as their use as fragrances and as flavors …
Apr 26
Wednesday 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.
Apr 25
Cover Crop Confessions: Mistakes We Made and Lessons We Learned (And What We’re Still Learning)
In the summer of 2021, the first diverse warm-season cover crop Kevin Pierce drilled into what had been a conventionally cropped monoculture of cereal rye on Noble Research Institute’s Red River Ranch was a big success. “That first year, it was great. It was huge,” he says of the 15-some-seed mix, half grasses and half …
Apr 25
Dr. Rob Johansson Explains America’s No-Cost Sugar Policy
While in Washington, D.C., Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk had the chance to visit with the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance, Dr. Rob Johansson. Previous to working with the American Sugar Alliance, Johansson also served as the Chief Economist at the USDA for many years. Now, Johansson says he …
Apr 25
Register now for OSU Ranch Tour, May 11-12
By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension will host its 2023 Ranch Tour May 11-12 in southern Oklahoma. The registration deadline is May 1. OSU Extension beef specialists and other Oklahoma producers have designed a six-stop tour this year with overnight accommodations in Ada. The event is an opportunity for participants to learn more about …























