Category: Ag News
Oct 12
Boyd Beef Cattle to Donate 2027 Angus Foundation Heifer Package
Generations of maternal excellence, functional cattle and proven longevity come together in Boyd Abigail 6093, the featured female of the 2027 Angus Foundation Heifer Package. Donated by Boyd Beef Cattle of Mays Lick, Kentucky, the March 2026-born female will sell as the lead-off lot in the National Angus Bull Sale on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027, …
Oct 12
Midwest Dairy Farmer Featured in Portraits of Modern Dairy National Initiative
Most Americans enjoy dairy foods, but few have ever stepped onto a dairy farm. When they search for images of modern dairy farming, what they find doesn’t reflect the people doing the work—people running businesses, using data and technology, caring for animals and natural resources, managing teams, solving problems and planning for the next generation. …
Oct 12
Cow-Calf Corner Dr. Peel: Fall Feeder Market Roundup
It’s time for the fall run of calves but Oklahoma auction volumes suggest that feeder cattle supplies are limited. Figure 1 shows that weekly auction volumes have been below year ago levels with only one week in the last twelve higher year over year. The total auction volume since July 1 is down 23.2 percent …
Oct 12
Nominations Accepted for 2027 Environmental Stewardship Award
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the country. “Cattle producers across the country work tirelessly to steward the land for the next generation,” said NCBA …
Oct 12
NCGA Calls for Action on Farm Bill, E15 Legislation Following WASDE Report, Corn Price Drop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the October 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, which raised anticipated 2026 corn yields by 2.7 bushels per acre. Corn prices immediately dropped after the report was released. In response, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Matt Frostic released the following statement: “Once again, we are reiterating our call …
Oct 12
Checkoff Initiative Brings Modern Dairy Farming Into Focus
Many Americans regularly enjoy dairy foods, but few have the opportunity to step onto a farm and see firsthand the people, technology and care behind the milk they purchase. A new dairy checkoff initiative aims to help close that gap. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has launched Portraits of Modern Dairy, a storytelling initiative designed to …
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