Dec 07
It’s currently Raining across parts of the state, and hopefully, we will see more rain on the way. State Climatologist Gary McManus says we should see our first rains today and into tomorrow and then another system for Friday and Saturday, and yet another on Monday McManus said even though this does just look like …
Dec 06
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back with the Chief Legal Strategist for the National Pork Producer’s Council, Michael Formica, talking more about the ramifications of California’s Proposition 12. California’s Proposition 12 is aimed to mandate that in order to sell pork products in the state of California, …
Dec 06
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the Pork Checkoff rate will reduce by 5 cents to $0.35 per $100 of value. This change is a result of a resolution passed by voting delegates at the 2022 Pork Industry Forum. Pork Checkoff payments are collected for all pigs sold with a change of ownership. This includes sales of …
Dec 06
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff, Norma Ritz Johnson, about adding value for sorghum producers. Johnson said 2022 has been a tough year for sorghum producers. “We absolutely have seen a dramatic decrease in yield,” Johnson said. “In fact, according to what USDA …
Dec 06
While the life of a herdsman is one many dream about, the reality of the job is more physically and mentally challenging than most realize. To recognize those in the Angus family committed to ranching day in and day out, The American Angus Association® created the annual Herdsman of the Year Award. It honors Angus …
Dec 06
In partnership with Texas A&M University, Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension specialist for agriculture and food policy, recently co-authored Where’s the Risk? A Livestock Risk Management Handbook with a variety of financial resources for producers. “Many livestock producers aren’t aware that certain financial assistance programs exist, so the main motivation behind putting the handbook together was …
Dec 06
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the release of a final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to stand up the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program. This program was authorized following NCBA’s engagement with Congress on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. “We are pleased that USDA listened to feedback from …
Dec 06
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in 47 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands. “Rural people provide the everyday essentials our country depends on,” Vilsack said. …
