Mar 12
The country’s largest general farm organization is now officially opposing the country’s largest railroad merger, warning the deal would leave farmers with fewer rail options and higher transportation costs according to an article from DTN. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released an analysis concluding the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk …
Mar 12
OSU-P92 is not your standard winter wheat variety. This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut …
Mar 12
The American Angus Association® has hired Matt Rosman of Oklahoma City, Okla., to fill the role of regional manager for the Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon and Washington area. Rosman grew up in Creston, Washington on his family’s commercial cow-calf operation and says his involvement in the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) shaped his future career path …
Mar 12
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “Corn growers have been calling for year-round E15 for years because of the …
Mar 12
More than 30 Livestock Marketing Association members and staff traveled to Washington, D.C., March 4-6, 2026, for the association’s annual D.C. Fly-In. Over the course of three days, participants met with U.S. representatives, senators, congressional staff, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Labor officials. LMA members began …
Mar 12
For farmers and ranchers in the Southern Plains, staying ahead of drought is one of the most critical aspects of their operations. Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, emphasizes in today’s beef buzz with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays that success begins with a firm grasp …
Mar 12
today announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to partner with hundreds of farmers across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Missouri. The $500,000 investment from ADM Cares is part of ADM’s Farm Forward Initiative, the company’s long-term commitment to working alongside American farmers to strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. …
Mar 12
The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joined a coalition of corn grower organizations from 14 states in a formal letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins, urging continued action in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. The letter reflects farmers’ serious concerns …
Mar 12
Michigan State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has released a new self-paced online course designed to help pesticide applicators strengthen their vegetable pest management skills and earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits. The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) supports Michigan pesticide applicators by providing training, certification exam preparation and continuing education opportunities. The new course responds to growing demand for …
Mar 12
Leaders from the agriculture, manufacturing and technology sectors convened in Washington today to highlight the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the landmark trade agreement approaches its formal review period. The panel discussion, hosted by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), underscored how the trilateral agreement supports …
