Nov 22
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $59.4 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs designed to encourage families and individuals to eat more healthfully by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This investment delivers on a commitment made in the …
Nov 22
In a letter sent today to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations called on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent fuel volatility regulations. Specifically, the groups expressed support for legislation that would result in equal regulatory treatment for all gasoline blends containing 10 percent ethanol (E10) or …
Nov 22
Thanks to U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), donations made to the Animal Agriculture Alliance will be matched on Giving Tuesday, November 29. USPOULTRY has pledged to match donations so every contribution will go twice as far to safeguard the future of animal agriculture. Visit animalagalliance.org/support-us/donate/ to make your contribution. This is the Alliance’s 35th year …
Nov 22
In this time of giving thanks, we give ours to you. Thank you for everything you do to support the pork industry each day — we’re grateful for your feedback, support and partnership. Below are a few of our favorite pork recipe ideas that are perfect for celebrating with family and good friends. Happy Thanksgiving! From …
Nov 22
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a 45-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule titled, “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the extension while urging USDA to proceed in a cautious, deliberative manner. “While we appreciate the additional …
Nov 22
Winter is coming and hay inventories are low. Given the current situation, it can come as a relief to just find hay to purchase. In 2022 many of us in Oklahoma find ourselves making hay purchases from out of state that are not the typical harvested forages we use in Oklahoma. Regardless of the hay …
Nov 22
When he was 7 years old, Rob Bomhoff attended his first Oklahoma State University Cowboys football game. After seeing Bullet and the OSU Spirit Rider race across the field after the first touchdown, Bomhoff told his mom he wanted to do that one day. That day has arrived. Following a year on the Spirit Rider …
Nov 22
Cost of gain increases, black-hided cattle market saturation and tight supplies due to weather are all challenging the commercial cattlemen today. How do they stay profitable amidst the market? During the 2022 Angus Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah November 5, the AngusLinkSM team hosted the Capturing Value session. The session aimed to help commercial …
Nov 22
MorganMyers, a strategic marketing and communications agency specialized in agriculture and food CPG brands, announces the addition of two accomplished communicators who will deepen the company’s agricultural and digital capabilities to serve its growing client base. Greg Ehm joins the company as senior counselor while Alex Blake will serve as senior digital strategist. An Iowa …
Nov 22
Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday. “Corporate profits and consumer food costs continue to go up and up, but the share of the farmer’s share of the food dollar remains low,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “Thanksgiving is …
