Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation. “At USDA, our goal is to provide all farmers, including new and underserved producers, with the opportunity to receive the assistance they …
Category: Ag News
Jan 09
Heritage Place’s Spence Kidney talks about “Where Champions are Sold”
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the general manager of Heritage Place in Oklahoma City, Spence Kidney, talking about the facilities and events that have taken place there. Kidney describes Heritage Place as a “hidden gem” located in south Oklahoma City. “It is the premier horse sale facility for quarter horse racing,” Kidney said. …
Jan 09
A New Year for Cattle and Beef Markets
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the cattle and beef markets in 2023. The cattle and beef …
Jan 09
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
“We’re very excited to partner with Purina for the fifth annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, providing the public a look into daily life on the farm,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Farmers and ranchers love what they do, but it can be stressful, even on the best days. Because farm dogs often play …
Jan 09
Dairy Defined Podcast: Falling Prices, Rising Opportunities on Tap for 2023
Record milk prices seen in 2022 likely won’t repeat themselves, as production increases and consumers grapple with an economic slowdown, according to members of the NMPF and U.S. Dairy Export Council’s joint economics unit, in a Dairy Defined Podcast released today. But exports are on track to increase, and demand will likely be resilient as …
Jan 09
American Farm Bureau Convention Sunday Recap: President Zippy Duvall Highlights AFBF Successes in 2022, Farm Dog of the Year, Distinguished Service and Founders Awards Announced and More
The American Farm Bureau Convention continued today with a full slate of keynote addresses, workshops, Cultivation Center Stage programming and awards. AFBF President Zippy Duvall inspired and motivated convention attendees with an optimistic keynote address, where he discussed the organization’s successes in the previous year, including grassroots advocacy efforts to send more than 38,000 messages …
Jan 08
American Farm Bureau Federation Signs Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding with John Deere
Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:05:35 CST
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding today that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU, signed a…
Jan 08
American Farm Bureau Convention Sunday Preview: Remarks from President Zippy Duvall, Ag Innovation Challenge Final Four, Opening News Conference and More
The American Farm Bureau Federation continues with an exciting calendar of in-person and virtual programming Sunday, focused on the hottest topics and most pressing issues for farmers, ranchers and consumers in 2023. Sunday’s plethora of programming includes two general sessions, 12 workshops, the live pitch competition for the final four Ag Innovation Challenge teams and …
Jan 06
Farming is More Effective and Efficient with Vive Crop Protection
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the Northern Sales Agronomist for Vive Crop Protection, David Reif. Sheperd and Reif talk about how Vive products help to increase farming efficiency and make the lives of farmers a little easier. “Vive is a crop protection company,” Reif said. “We create precision chemistry that we use to …
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