The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the Class of 2026 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program designed to equip pork producers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the industry forward. This year, 19 exceptional individuals from across the country have …
Category: Ag News
Jan 23
Corn Growers Outraged Over Lack Of Leadership On E15
The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joins other corn organizations and biofuel groups in expressing frustration with today’s decision by leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance a funding bill that omits language allowing year-round, nationwide access to E15 fuel. The following statement is from MCGA President Brian Lehman, a corn grower from …
Jan 23
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 22
USDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The new online portal is part of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement and protect American farmland …
Jan 22
Congress’ “Rural Energy Council” is a Disgrace
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after it was announced that a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the January government funding bill, and that Congress will instead form a “rural energy council” to formulate another compromise bill with petroleum interests, and with expectations for a vote …
Jan 22
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Hypothermia in Calves
Hypothermia (lower than normal body temperature), is one of the major causes of death in newborn calves. With a significant winter storm on the way to Oklahoma this article addresses how to identify, prevent and manage cold stress in baby calves. Moderate environmental temperatures aren’t typically a problem for calves produced by cows with adequate …
Jan 22
Food Safety in the Dark: USDA Experts Share Essential Rules for Power Outages
As bitter cold weather sweeps across the nation, and with Oklahoma expecting its first big winter storm, food safety often takes a backseat to staying warm. However, USDA experts warn that losing electricity can quickly turn a refrigerator from a preservation tool into a safety hazard. In a recent conversation, Rod Bain of the USDA …
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