The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 19th Book of the Year award to author Shannon Anderson for “I LOVE Blueberries.” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention. Told through Jolie’s comical scrapbook-style journal entries and Margot’s creative sketchbook, “I LOVE Blueberries” teaches young readers how they can create a plan …
Category: Ag News
Jan 12
Bearish Surprises in January WASDE Report: USDA Increases Corn Acres, Stocks While Trade Eyes Future Demand
Bearish Surprises in January WASDE Report: USDA Increases Corn Acres, Stocks While Trade Eyes Future Demand: The USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered several bearish surprises to the grain markets, finalizing a supply-heavy picture for the 2025 marketing year. In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Rich Nelson of …
Jan 12
Senator Mullin Celebrates Announcement of Choctaw Nation as New UAS Test Site
Last week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced the selection of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as one of two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Choctaw Nation is one of the first new UAS testing grounds in nearly a decade. In 2024, Senator Mullin’s amendment, #1944, to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act directed the …
Jan 12
Cow Calf Corner Dr Derrell Peel: Beef Imports Update
The latest release of shutdown-delayed trade data provides information on beef and cattle imports and exports through October 2025. Beef imports have been a particular focus in industry and politically for several months. For the first ten months of 2025, beef imports were up 20.0 percent year over year (Figure 1). This follows a 24.4 …
Jan 12
Drivers of Change in Rural Land Values: The Case of Texas
Authors: Jose Andres Solis and Chrystol Thomas Rural land values in the U.S. sit at the intersection of agriculture, housing, energy, and long-term investment. Land values influence producers’ borrowing capacity and decision making while they influence households’ wealth and tax burdens, affecting the prosperity of rural communities. There was an increase in rural land and …
Jan 12
Education, Camaraderie, and 2026 Economic Outlook Highlight Tri-State Producers Conference
Education, Camaraderie, and 2026 Economic Outlook Highlight Tri-State Producers Conference: Young farmers and ranchers from across the Great Plains gathered recently for the fourth annual Tri-State Producers Conference, an event designed to equip the next generation of agriculturalists with the tools they need to survive and thrive. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, …
Jan 12
P&K: Make Every Pound Count
Farmers are scrutinizing every input carefully as they strive for profitability in 2026. That includes striking the balance between supplying crops with the phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other nutrients they need to perform and keeping production costs in check. Start with soil test and yield maps Step 1 is gathering soil test results and yield …
Jan 12
Montie Soules Talks Shorthorn Growth and Innovation at Cattlemen’s Congress
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Montie Soules of the American Shorthorn Association, as the Shorthorn breed once again takes center stage at Cattlemen’s Congress. Soules says the event has become a major destination for Shorthorn breeders, noting that participation continues to grow. “Our breeders gravitate here, and …
Jan 12
Linn Post & Pipe Introduces the New Wrangler Pro Series
– Linn Post & Pipe, a trusted name in livestock equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation, the Wrangler Pro Series, a next-generation portable corral system designed with direct input from ranchers across the country. Available in three sizes (Standard, Large, and Super Large), the Wrangler Pro Series offers a durable, …
Jan 12
Dairy Defined: Why Dairy’s Moment Matters
Dairy’s moment is extending into 2026. In many ways, it’s strengthening. Whole milk is coming back into schools — after being explicitly kept out of recent editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, there it is, specifically included in the new inverted Food Pyramid. Cheese, butter and yogurt are on the icon too, part of a …
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