New Dietary Guidelines for Americans are encouraging to dairy in ways that are consistent with the latest science and consumer needs for high-quality, affordable nutrition, NMPF Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman said in a Dairy Defined Podcast. “We turned out pretty well in the guidelines,” Hanselman said in the podcast released today. “We hit …
Category: Ag News
Jan 20
The National Wheat Foundation and BASF Award $5000 in Scholarships to College Students
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the BASF Wheat scholarships for 2026. Two exceptional college students pursuing careers in agriculture will be awarded $2500 this semester thanks to our partner, BASF. NWF selected Jacob Bingaman, who is attending Oregon State University and pursuing a degree in Ag and Food …
Jan 20
New Dietary Guidelines Prioritize Protein, Highlight Beef’s Role in Healthy Diets
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Shalene McNeill, Executive Director, Nutrition Science, Health & Wellness with NCBA, about the newly released Dietary Guidelines and what they mean for beef producers and consumers. McNeill, who works on behalf of the Beef Checkoff in nutrition, says she was encouraged …
Jan 20
Two Big Cattle Reports This Month
USDA is set to release the January Cattle on Feed and the much-anticipated Cattle inventory report later this month. This SAT takes a brief look at expectations for each report, key points to look for when they are released, and some market implications of each. Cattle on Feed The Cattle on Feed report is set to …
Jan 20
Ben Hale: Moisture and Weather Top Concerns as Cattle Markets Hold Steady
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jan 20
Cameron Lux Discusses LRP Strategies, PRF Insurance, and Risk Management Tools for 2026
Cameron Lux Discusses LRP Strategies, PRF Insurance, and Risk Management Tools for 2026: Following a volatile 2025 in the agricultural markets, producers are looking for stability heading into the new year. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Cameron Lux about critical risk management tools for cattle and grain producers, including Livestock …
Jan 20
Higher Supplies Cap Grain Rallies as Corn Bears the Brunt of USDA Reports
Todd Hubbs– After the initial shock of the data USDA released last Monday, futures markets recovered a bit to end the week. While the wheat market dealt with bearish data, the corn market truly took the brunt of punishment dished out by USDA’sstatistical branch. The main takeaway from the NASS reports and WASDE forecasts is …
Jan 20
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Robust Beef Cattle Commerce
The sale and price of beef cattle (both purebred seedstock and commercial), of all classes and age has been healthy, resilient and vigorous to kick of the new year. Consider the following: Consumer demand for beef remains strong and beef carcass quality remains at an all-time high with beef consistently delivering a satisfying eating experience …
Jan 20
Tuesday 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.
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