Nov 15
By Katie Miller- Noble Research Institute Landowners who plan to offer hunting leases on their regenerative ranch should take steps to ensure that all parties — lessors and lessees — are protected. Hunting leases provide ranchers with additional income. But, with that extra income comes added risk, legalities and liability. Sadly, when problems occur, after …
Nov 15
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will be in Kansas City on Nov. 16, 2022, at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. We invite farm broadcasters to stop by our Booth #27 to get the inside story on global wheat market volatility, wheat industry Farm Bill …
Nov 15
By Alisa Boswell-Gore Oklahoma State University Extension’s Master Irrigator Program kicks off its third year in January 2023 to educate producers on water conservation and irrigation practices. “The overall goal of the program is to facilitate adoption of water management strategies and technologies by the producers while improving farm income, increasing producer participation in water conservation …
Nov 15
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said …
Nov 15
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is pleased to announce Krista Swanson joined the organization as Lead Economist. Swanson will serve as the economic analyst resource for NCGA and its state affiliates. She will be responsible for developing analysis and research needs on a wide variety of economic and political issues which impact corn farmers. Swanson …
Nov 15
BASF is pleased to announce that for the first time since 2019, both the FiberMax® One Ton Club™ and Stoneville® Legacy Club™ will celebrate the hard work and hard-earned yields of FiberMax and Stoneville cotton growers in person. Club enrollment is now open and could land growers impressive rewards, like a lease on a Ford® Super Duty® F-350 Lariat® truck or a trip to the …
Nov 15
Last week, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture. Ahead of the signing of this memorandum, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall, participated in a White House pre-briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm …
Nov 15
Control of the House of Representatives remains in doubt nearly one week after last Tuesday’s elections. But regardless of who is in charge in 2023, dairy’s priorities will move forward, says Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations, in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. “The basic policy priorities remain the same,” said …
Nov 15
“Talking Todes Together with BASF” video series highlights how farmers can actively manage SCN. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a stealthy thief, robbing yields from seemingly healthy fields. “Our yields seemed to stagnate in that 55 to 60 bushel an acre range. Explosive yields for some fields showed we had good genetics, but we didn’t …
Nov 15
Cow-calf producers, stockers and feedyards implement Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices on their operations to produce the highest quality cattle and provide consumers with the best possible eating experience. However, BQA doesn’t end at the farm gate, and those transporting cattle are encouraged to become BQA Transportation (BQAT) certified. “Hauling can be one of the …
