Category: Ag News

Dec 01

Chinese Consumers Continue to Grow Appetite for U.S. Beef

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:23:53 CST

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is featuring comments from the United States Meat Export Federation’s Senior Vice President for the Asian Pacific, Joel Haggard, about selling U.S. beef into C…

Dec 01

Oklahoma Kicks off December with Drought Conditions Improved Slightly from Last Week

December has arrived, along with some colder temperatures to be expected within the next week. Most of the state does see a little break on Friday and Monday with highs above 60 degrees. In Oklahoma, exceptional drought is unchanged from last week’s percentage, at 19.7 percent. Extreme drought or worse is at 64.01 percent, down …

Dec 01

Why a full weed control toolbox is important to all of Us

From tractors and drones to chemicals, farmers are known to get quite a few drop-ins from industry representatives making inquiries. But today, it’s Kent Johnson, a third-generation farmer from Clemons, Iowa, who has a question for his visitor. “What new chemistries are you going to bring to help us?” As he surveys his land – …

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Dec 01

Center releases new crop insurance resources for small, organic producers

Managing risk is an essential part of a successful agricultural operation, and crop insurance is one way for farmers and ranchers to do so. However, for some specialized operations crop insurance choices are not always clear. Two new resources from the Center for Rural Affairs describe coverage options available for small and organic operations—the Micro …

Dec 01

Diverse opportunities for international market access are key to maintaining a resilient economy and food system

Commissioner Amanda Beal reflects on her state’s opportunities at “A Taste of the States: Miami” tradeshow hosted by the NASDA – USDA partnership to elevate small to medium sized food and beverage business in the international marketplace. By Maine Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amanda Beal State departments of agriculture serve as the primary …

Dec 01

ARA Conference Highlights From Keynotes to Breakout Speakers

Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its first full day of the 2022 ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance. The opening general session keynote speaker and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan shared his message on World of the Future to bring attendees up-to-date developments from the Russia-Ukraine war …

Dec 01

USDA Announces Permanent Status and Written Agreements Availability for Silage Sorghum Crop Insurance Coverage

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:47:42 CST

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance for silage sorghum producers by converting the Silage Sorghum Pilot Endorsement to permanent and allowing written agreements. These…

Dec 01

Oklahoma House Delegation Vote Splits on Bill Avoid National Railway Strike

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:42:45 CST

The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday to avoid a nationwide railway strike but with a split vote from Oklahoma’s Representatives.
The resolution passed on a vote of 290-137 and Reps. Tom Cole a…

Dec 01